NPR News: 10-02-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the latest U.S. jobs report, noting weak growth in July and August with September estimates around 80,000 to 90,000 new positions. The episode also details President Trump’s midterm campaign stops in red states like Oklahoma and Alabama, where he defended his presence by citing past electoral victories. Additionally, it reports on New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s upcoming address regarding the Cornell University rape investigation and the Trump administration’s removal of Medicaid coverage for refugees and legal immigrants. Finally, the show highlights the restoration of…
Topics discussed
Preview of September jobs report and economic outlook
Moody's economist reflects on weak job growth and hiring rates
Trump campaigns in red states ahead of midterms
NY Governor Hochul to address Cornell rape case investigation
Refugees and legal immigrants cut off from Medicaid
988 lifeline restores specialized support for LGBTQ youth
Japan court orders legal protection for human voice against AI
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