NPR News: 09-16-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now reports that the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates, while retail sales data shows a recovery in consumer spending, particularly at restaurants. The House voted to end the U.S. war with Iran, a move opposed by the President, and the EU invited Canada to become its first associate member to reduce reliance on the U.S. Additionally, a new analysis reveals that 50% of U.S. colleges have high student loan non-payment rates, with for-profit schools performing worst. The episode also honors the late author Annie Dillard and promotes a podcast about the missing person…
Topics discussed
Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates
Retail sales data shows spending recovery
Impact of higher prices on consumer spending
House vote to end war with Iran
Political fallout and impeachment charges
EU invites Canada to become associate member
Details on new EU-Canada cooperation areas
High student loan default rates at US colleges
For-profit schools show higher non-payment rates
Remembering Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Dillard
Annie Dillard's awards and personal anecdotes
Promo for podcast on Austin Tice disappearance
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