NPR News: 08-29-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. lifts sanctions and ends the war, exacerbating a stalemate that drives up gas prices. In Texas, Governor Abbott halts funding for Flock license plate readers amid privacy concerns. Meanwhile, teens express confidence in bypassing Meta’s new child safety screen-time limits, and the FDA approves an updated Juul device with age verification.
Topics discussed
Intro and Capital One sponsorship
Iran demands US concessions to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran war stalemate and rising gas prices
Texas blocks funding for Flock surveillance cameras
Teens discuss workarounds for Meta's child safety rules
FDA approves updated Juul vaping device
Mint Mobile sponsorship and sign-off
Listen ad-free on Castria