NPR News: 09-23-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the midterm election landscape, highlighting a Democratic lead in polling and growing concerns over potential National Guard deployment at polling places. The broadcast also reports on escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with President Trump threatening military action and Iranian President Pezeshkian responding with defiance at the UN. Additionally, the segment details the upcoming high-stakes state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington and the internal debate in the AI industry regarding a pause in development, as smaller labs push…
Topics discussed
Midterm election poll: Democrats favored on economy
Concerns over federal troops at polling places
Iran president addresses UN on US aggression
Trump hosts Xi Jinping for state visit
AI industry debate on slowing development
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years
FDA panel weighs early cancer detection test
Promo: Ted Radio Hour on science and music
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