NPR News: 06-29-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela and a Supreme Court ruling protecting Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook from dismissal. It also reports on Comcast’s planned split, an FAA investigation into a JetBlue-drone collision, and a Midwest heat wave. Additionally, the broadcast details Michigan’s threat to withdraw National Guard troops from D.C., anti-immigrant protests in South Africa, and environmental demonstrations in Albania.
Topics discussed
Venezuela earthquake death toll and rescue efforts
Supreme Court rules on Lisa Cook's Fed job and agency power
Comcast plans to split into two separate companies
FAA investigates JetBlue drone collision at JFK
Heat wave grips the Midwest
Michigan governor threatens to pull National Guard from DC
South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protests
Albanians protest Kushner development in 'Flamingo Revolution'
Sunday Story: Art detective and thief hunt for Van Gogh
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