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Nov 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the aftermath of the midterm elections, including President Trump's acceptance of results and House Speaker Mike Johnson's resignation. The report also highlights Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries' push for the speakership and details voter outcomes on ballot measures regarding abortion, taxes, and LGBTQ rights. Additionally, the episode notes the sentencing of Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong and the French pianist Jean-Yves Thibodeau's receipt of the Avery Fisher Prize.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Capital One Saver Card Trump accepts midterm results despite past claims House Speaker Mike Johnson steps down Hakeem Jeffries seeks House Speaker role Midterm ballot measures on abortion, taxes, and guns Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years Jean-Yves Thibodeau wins Avery Fisher Prize Asian stocks mixed with South Korea leading decline Sponsor: Mattress Firm and Tempur-Pedic
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