NPR News: 08-26-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
Canada imposes $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs against U.S. goods, escalating trade tensions. In Oklahoma, a Trump-backed candidate wins the Republican gubernatorial runoff. Meanwhile, Instagram’s CEO testifies in a federal trial alleging Meta designed apps to addict children. The episode also covers measles deaths in Pennsylvania due to low vaccination rates and a federal judge ruling that the USPS violated court orders regarding mail-in voting restrictions.
Topics discussed
Canada retaliates against Trump tariffs with new duties
Trump-backed candidate wins Oklahoma GOP runoff
Instagram CEO testifies in federal trial over child safety
Measles deaths in Pennsylvania amid falling vaccination rates
Judge rules USPS violated order on mail-in voting restrictions
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