NPR News: 09-23-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
A federal court hears a lawsuit from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico against the Trump administration over their ban. Ukrainian President Zelensky addresses the UN, while a new poll reveals growing voter dissatisfaction with Republicans. Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives for a high-profile state visit, and Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 15 years in prison. The episode also covers ongoing negotiations on the global pandemic agreement and a Pacific cyclone.
Topics discussed
Federal court hearing on media lawsuit against Trump
Zelensky addresses UN and Trump's Truth Social post
Poll shows voter dissatisfaction with Trump and Republicans
Xi Jinping arrives in US for state visit
White House preparations and agenda for Xi visit
Pacific cyclone and Hurricane Odiles updates
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison
Stalled negotiations on pandemic agreement data sharing
Promo for TED Radio Hour podcast
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