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Nov 9, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the Supreme Court's decision to allow border barrier construction in West Texas, Democrats' historic takeover of the Georgia State House, and Boeing's announcement of 5% workforce cuts. The broadcast also details the expansion of the college football playoff to 24 teams and the upcoming auction of a rough draft of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

Topics discussed

Supreme Court allows border barrier construction in West Texas Democrats take control of Georgia State House Congress resumes lame duck session; new Chief of Staff Boeing cuts 5% of commercial airplane workforce Wall Street closes sharply higher College football playoff expands to 24 teams MLK Jr. 'I Have a Dream' draft to be auctioned NPR Plus sponsorship and sign-up
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