NPR News: 08-12-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers primary election results, including Darlene Graham advancing in South Carolina and Lisa Demuth winning Minnesota’s GOP gubernatorial nomination. It reports on a deadly earthquake in Colombia and the rescue of passengers from a ferry fire in Indonesia. Additionally, it notes the release of U.S. Marine Robert Gilman from Russia and a court ruling ordering the Kennedy Center to pay legal fees to musician Chuck Redd.
Topics discussed
Darlene Graham advances to SC Senate runoff
Lisa Damath wins MN GOP gubernatorial nomination
Progressive wins in MN, WI, and CT primaries
Earthquake rescue efforts in Colombia and Bali ferry evacuation
Former US Marine Robert Gilman released from Russia
Kennedy Center ordered to pay musician Chuck Redd legal fees
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