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NPR News: 08-01-2026 8PM EDT

Aug 2, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers several major news stories, beginning with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s accusations of EU selfishness regarding the migrant influx into Ceuta and subsequent border tensions. The broadcast also examines the legal and ethical implications of Truth Social selling early access to presidential posts, potentially violating insider trading laws. Additionally, the report details a severe heat wave affecting nearly 50 million Americans and discusses the installation of Ten Commandments posters in Louisiana schools following a federal court ruling.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Dataiku EU border tensions over migrant influx to Ceuta Truth Social news service and insider trading concerns Extreme heat wave and safety warnings across the US Ten Commandments posters in Louisiana schools Circus performer injured by crossbow at fair Sponsor: Mattress Firm
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