6pm ET, October 29 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers the investigation into Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign and President Trump’s doubts about her seating. It also reports on the U.S. economy’s growth driven by AI investment alongside rising inflation. The broadcast includes a remembrance of Sir Patrick Stewart, a forecast for a warmer winter due to a Super El Niño, and updates on South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s legal troubles and the resignation of California’s High Speed Rail CEO.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini
Alaska Senate race allegations and Trump comments
US GDP growth and inflation report
Sir Patrick Stewart dies at 86
Winter weather forecast and Super El Nino
South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for Yoon
California High Speed Rail CEO resigns
Rembrandt House Museum tattoo project
NPR Politics Podcast preview on midterms
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