NPR News: 06-21-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
Vice President Vance holds talks with Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, while EU leaders clash over direct diplomatic channels with Moscow. In India, students protest the education minister’s resignation following a controversial exam cancellation. Meanwhile, Russia attacks Ukrainian cities, and the algae issue resurfaces at the Washington Monument reflecting pool. The episode also covers Father’s Day spending trends and Oklahoma’s victory in the College Baseball World Series.
Topics discussed
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VP Vance in Switzerland for Iran talks
EU split over diplomatic channel to Moscow
Protests in India over exam cancellation
Algae returns to DC Reflecting Pool
Russia attacks Ukrainian cities Kharkiv and Sumi
Father's Day spending trends and history
Oklahoma beats North Carolina in baseball
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