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Nov 1, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the final push for Tuesday's midterm elections, highlighting President Trump's return to Iowa and Kansas to boost Republican turnout in tight Senate races. The broadcast also examines a Supreme Court case involving the Catholic Church and Colorado's pre-K funding, the start of the Affordable Care Act sign-up period, and new police measures in Sydney following the Bondi Beach shooting. Additionally, the episode reports on Scottish police investigating former Prince Andrew's activities at Balmoral with Jeffrey Epstein.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship and show introduction Midterm election outlook for House and Senate Trump rallies in Iowa and Kansas Supreme Court case on Colorado pre-K funding Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act Sydney police adopt long-arm rifles Investigation into Prince Andrew and Epstein Sign-off Sponsorship for Here There Are Blueberries
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