NPR News: 08-28-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers rising U.S. energy prices following a fictional invasion of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz closure. It details the USPS appeal against Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions ahead of midterms, a deadly chemical tank collapse in Washington, and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s warning on inflation. Additional stories include lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills in the Netherlands, promising CRISPR cholesterol treatment results, and the Tampa Bay Rays’ new stadium approval.
Topics discussed
Intro and Odoo sponsorship
Gas prices surge after Iran Strait closure
USPS appeals ruling on mail-in voting restrictions
Chemical tank collapse investigation and Fed inflation warning
Stocks down and Fed chair comments
Warning on lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills
CRISPR gene editing lowers cholesterol for a year
Tampa Bay Rays stadium financing approved
Mattress Firm sponsorship
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