NPR News: 09-30-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster discusses the need for enduring U.S. presence in Iraq to combat ISIS despite recent troop withdrawals. The episode also covers renewed scrutiny of Cornell University’s Title IX handling of a sexual assault case, NYC Mayor Mamdani’s new anti-Semitism report, and the CDC’s updated measles death tally amid political disputes. Finally, it notes the U.S. economy’s 2.2% growth and DoorDash’s expansion into retail returns.
Topics discussed
McMaster on Iraq withdrawal and ISIS threat
Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit and Title IX
NYC Mayor Mamdani's report on anti-Semitism
CDC updates measles death tally amid political feud
US economy expands 2.2% in second quarter
DoorDash expands into retail returns and pickups
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