NPR News: 08-28-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Iran’s regime hardening its stance amid economic crisis and Strait of Hormuz blockades. Devastating floods in Nepal have killed hundreds, prompting international aid efforts. In the US, a judge weighs restoring Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, while Fed Chair Powell speaks on inflation. The broadcast also notes the end of Uganda’s Ebola outbreak, ongoing cases in the DRC, and an Arizona town council race decided by a card draw.
Topics discussed
Intro: 6 months since US-Israel war with Iran
Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, regime holds power
Devastating floods kill hundreds in Nepal
UN aid and infrastructure damage in Nepal
Judge weighs putting Trump's name on Kennedy Center
Fed Chair speech and Ebola outbreak ends in Uganda
Ebola crisis continues to grow in DRC
Arizona town council race decided by card draw
Candidate wins via spades; previous coin flip win
Outro and IXL sponsorship message
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