NPR News: 08-02-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers three major wildfires in Spokane, Washington, which have displaced thousands and prompted a state of emergency. It also examines the contentious Michigan Senate primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, highlighting the broader implications for the Democratic Party and Senate control. Additionally, the report details a terrorist bombing in Moscow that killed three people, a WHO warning about stalled progress on HIV and STIs due to funding cuts, and a strike by WestJet flight attendants over pay disputes.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Capital One VentureX card
Wildfires in Spokane, Washington
State of emergency declared in Washington
Michigan U.S. Senate primary race
Other state primaries scheduled
Bomb explosion in central Moscow
WHO report on HIV and STD progress
WestJet flight attendant strike
Economic recession indicators and The Indicator
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