NPR News: 09-27-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
President Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing a deep atmosphere of distrust following the US withdrawal from the JCPOA. A powerful northeaster is causing severe coastal flooding and wind damage across the Northeast, while Hurricane Nolo moves away from Hawaii and Polo approaches Mexico. Additionally, a whistleblower alleges poor quality control in Kennedy Center renovations, and at least 27 people were killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa. The episode concludes with the US and China agreeing to establish a channel for handling AI-related in…
Topics discussed
Trump rejects Iran proposal on Strait of Hormuz and nuclear talks
Northeastern US hit by massive nor'easter with flooding and winds
Hurricane Nolo moves away from Hawaii; Polo approaches Mexico
Whistleblower alleges poor renovations at Kennedy Center
Mass shootings in South Africa kill at least 27 people
US and China agree to set up AI incident handling channel
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