7pm ET, October 29 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump campaigned in South Carolina and questioned the seating of Alaska’s Mary Peltola, while reports highlight rising Black voter turnout in key states. In financial news, Intel shares plunged on weak PC market forecasts, and Alphabet’s stock drop dragged the S&P 500 lower. The episode also covers the FTC’s new data privacy orders for major retailers, rising candy prices due to cocoa shortages, and a UN report on increased opium production in Afghanistan.
Topics discussed
Trump campaigns in South Carolina for Darlene Graham
Alaska Senate race and candidate name controversy
Rising Black voter turnout in key midterm states
Intel stock drops on weak PC market outlook
Alphabet stock drop drags US market lower
FTC orders Delta and Walmart to disclose pricing data
Rising candy prices due to cocoa shortages
UN reports sharp rise in Afghan opium production
NPR Politics Podcast preview on midterm polls
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