NPR News: 09-08-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
Lonnie Bunch, the first African American to lead the Smithsonian, is retiring amid disputes with the Trump administration over the institution's independence. The episode also covers reports that the UAE warned Israel of the October 7 Hamas attack, which Netanyahu's office denies, and details a fatal collision between an Amazon cargo jet and a cleaning crew van at Miami International Airport. Additionally, NPR examines the GOP's upcoming convention in Dallas, noting that fewer than half of competitive candidates are scheduled to speak, and highlights a record-breaking summer box office seas…
Topics discussed
Lonnie Bunch retires from Smithsonian amid funding threats
Netanyahu denies warning of Hamas attack before Oct 7
Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami kills five
GOP convention in Dallas and candidate participation
Summer box office sets new record despite inflation
Promo for Where Is Austin Tice podcast
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