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Nov 9, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers NVIDIA’s investigation into CEO Jensen Huang following reports of a potential Chinese espionage threat, alongside the new congressional agenda focused on government funding and an impeachment push for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The episode also highlights Ukrainian skepticism toward Trump-hosted peace talks in Abu Dhabi, Russell Brand’s prison sentence for sexual assault, and the relief brought to southwestern US reservoirs by recent rainfall.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries NVIDIA investigates CEO Jensen Huang over spy allegations Congress returns: funding deadlines and defense bill Push for Hegseth impeachment and infrastructure permitting vote Ukraine skeptical of Trump-hosted peace talks in Abu Dhabi Russell Brand sentenced to prison for rape and assault Rainfall boosts southwestern US reservoirs after drought COP 31 climate summit opens in Turkey Sponsor: Cure Alzheimer's Fund
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