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Nov 3, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the 2026 midterm elections, highlighting polls showing widespread voter dissatisfaction with President Trump's economic leadership and the potential for Democrats to retake Congress. The report includes voter perspectives from Atlanta on healthcare and affordability, alongside a segment on Marathon Petroleum's record earnings driven by global supply disruptions. Additionally, the episode notes an Oklahoma man charged with mailing hoax letters to officials and Collins Dictionary naming "mogging" as its word of the year.

Topics discussed

Midterm election polls and Trump's economic approval Interview with Claudia Grisales on voter mood and Democratic goals Voter perspectives from Metro Atlanta on healthcare and war AP poll details on Trump's leadership and tariff policies Stock market stability and Oklahoma hoax letter charges Marathon Petroleum earnings and rising fuel prices Collins Dictionary names 'mogging' word of the year Promotion for Up First election coverage
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