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Oct 29, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers President Trump’s campaign in South Carolina and Democrats’ focus on affordability, alongside reports of Houthi missile attacks on a Yemeni airport used by aid groups. The broadcast also details Flavio Bolsonaro’s flight to the U.S. and his claims of being Brazil’s true leader, as well as the rising death toll from a high-speed train crash in Spain. Additionally, the episode honors the late labor activist Dolores Huerta and previews Game 6 of the WNBA Finals.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Capital One Venture X Card Midterm elections: Trump and Obama campaign Polling: Affordability is top voter concern Yemen: Houthi rebels attack Aden airport Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro flees to US Spain: Train crash death toll rises to 68 Dolores Huerta dies at 86 WNBA Finals: Game 6 preview Sponsor: Mint Mobile
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