NPR News: 09-11-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
The episode marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, featuring tributes in Shanksville, at the Pentagon, and the World Trade Center where Vice President Vance joined former presidents. It contrasts this unity with Vance’s fiery speech at the Republican midterm convention, where he urged voters to support the GOP despite policy disagreements. The broadcast also covers a study on how data centers impact local real estate, the end of a major cyclospora outbreak, record-high diesel prices, and the San Francisco 49ers’ victory in the first NFL game played in Australia.
Topics discussed
9/11 25th Anniversary: Flags and memorials
9/11 ceremonies at Shanksville, Pentagon, and NYC
Vance at 9/11 memorial vs. GOP convention rhetoric
Vance's midterm strategy and Trump's $5,000 promise
Study on data centers' impact on local housing markets
FDA declares end to largest ever Cyclospora outbreak
Record high diesel prices driving grocery costs
49ers beat Rams in first NFL game in Australia
NPR Politics Podcast preview: Trump's midterm strategy
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