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NPR News: 09-27-2026 3AM EDT

Sep 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers US-China trade negotiations and AI dialogues, CNN's acquisition by Paramount, and a powerful nor'easter impacting the East Coast. It also reports on Trump rejecting an Iran proposal, major platforms refusing ads for a critical Elon Musk documentary, and highlights from top college football games.

Topics discussed

Thumbtack sponsorship and introduction US-China trade talks and AI dialog Paramount takes over CNN Northeaster impacts East Coast Trump rejects Iran proposal on Strait of Hormuz Social media blocks ads for Musk documentary College football game results This American Life teaser
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