NPR News: 09-22-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
President Trump addressed the UN General Assembly, claiming US military operations in Venezuela secured oil reserves and confirming a meeting with Iranian officials. The episode also covers Kamala Harris endorsing Michigan Senate candidate Abdulah Syed for Black maternal health, a federal judge clearing a controversial SpaceX land swap in Texas, and a pending hearing on the White House ban for CNN, MS Now, and Politico. Additionally, Vice President Vance announced plans to remove 760,000 ACA enrollees, while a segment explores the cultural significance of the fall equinox in urban planning.
Topics discussed
Trump's UN address and US control of Venezuelan oil
US-Iran meeting and Harris endorses Syed for Senate
Federal judge clears SpaceX land swap in South Texas
Court hearing on ban of CNN, MSN, and Politico
Vance announces removal of 760,000 ACA enrollees
Fall equinox and urban sun alignments
Promo for Up First podcast on diesel prices
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