NPR News: 09-16-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
The House passed sanctions targeting the Russian economy, while the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat inflation. The Trump administration is also pushing American oil companies to invest in Venezuela. Additionally, a record number of lawmakers are retiring or leaving Congress, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended AI development safety. The episode concludes with a tribute to author Annie Dillard and news of a newly discovered lunar crater.
Topics discussed
House passes sanctions targeting Russian economy
Federal Reserve raises interest rates to fight inflation
Trump administration encourages US oil investment in Venezuela
Record number of congressional retirements and resignations
US stock market slips as S&P 500 falls
Mark Zuckerberg on AI safety and liability
Remembrance of author Annie Dillard
Scientists discover massive new crater on the Moon
Promo for Throughline: MLB walk-up songs
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