NPR News: 09-14-2026 4PM 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 record-high diesel prices blamed on Ukraine, a lawsuit by Texas landowners challenging border wall construction in Big Bend, and the Trump administration’s plan to roll back power plant emissions limits. Additionally, it reports on a pro-Palestinian activist suing Columbia University and Trump’s comments on Irish reunification, which sparked debate in Northern Ireland.
Topics discussed
Trump brushes off AI safety concerns
Trump's use of AI and facial recognition
Record high fuel prices and diesel costs
Texas landowners sue over border wall plans
Rollback of power plant emissions limits
Activist sues Columbia University
Trump's comments on Irish reunification
Postpartum psychosis and the Clancy trial
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