NPR News: 06-21-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
President Trump threatens Iran over Lebanon conflicts while Vice President Vance negotiates a peace plan in Switzerland. In Colombia, voters choose between a far-right candidate endorsed by Trump and a left-wing opponent. California declares a state of emergency for a hazardous warehouse fire in Los Angeles. The episode also covers global summer solstice traditions, heat wave travel warnings in France, and King Charles’ tax transparency efforts.
Topics discussed
Trump threatens Iran as Vance negotiates peace
Colombia presidential runoff election results
State of emergency declared for LA warehouse fire
Summer solstice traditions and celebrations
France heat wave and King Charles tax transparency
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