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NPR News: 09-03-2026 1PM EDT

Sep 3, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The former FEMA leader states the Trump administration has shifted from dismantling the agency to maintaining it. The episode also marks the death of Gloria Steinem, notes the Ig Nobel Prize ceremony moving to Switzerland due to visa concerns, and covers a federal judge’s review of USPS mail-in voting changes. Additionally, it reports on a sharp spike in diesel prices, Campbell’s stock drop, and a lawsuit against a New Hampshire housing provider for installing privacy-invasive sensors in tenant units.

Topics discussed

FEMA leader says Trump admin no longer trying to dismantle agency Gloria Steinem dies at 92 Ig Nobel Prizes ceremony held in Switzerland Judge considers USPS mail-in voting changes Diesel prices jump nearly 10 cents a gallon Campbell's cuts dividend; US trade deficit widens Housing provider sued over privacy-invasive sensors Sponsor: Schwab Teen Investor Account
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