NPR News: 09-14-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
President Trump dismisses AI safety concerns, asserting he is the only necessary guardrail while acknowledging his use of the technology. The episode also covers reports that the Kennedy Center faces imminent closure without Trump’s financial rescue, alongside a B’Tselem report alleging Israel is systematically destroying Palestinian life in the West Bank. Additionally, it details how drone attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and regional conflicts have driven global oil prices above $108 a barrel, causing record-high diesel costs in the U.S.
Topics discussed
Trump dismisses AI safety concerns and claims leadership
Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy and Trump's rescue offer
Israeli human rights group reports systematic destruction in West Bank
Saudi oil pipeline hit by drones as prices climb past $108
US fuel prices hit record highs amid supply disruptions
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