NPR News: 07-04-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the evacuation of Washington’s July 4th celebrations due to severe storms and heat, alongside Iran’s delayed funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei. A poll reveals partisan divides in American pride, while reports detail a fatal Wisconsin boating accident and a Missouri skydiving crash investigation. The episode also features Joey Chestnut’s hot dog eating contest win and President Trump’s recent pardons.
Topics discussed
CubeSmart Self Storage advertisement
DC July 4th evacuations due to severe storms
Delayed funeral services for Iran's Supreme Leader
Poll on American pride and partisan divides
Fatal boat capsize in Wisconsin storm
NTSB report on Missouri skydiving crash
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest results
President Trump pardons 11 individuals
Schwab Teen Investor Account advertisement
Listen ad-free on Castria