Iran Negotiations Drag, New Inflation Report, Sexual Abuse at Elite School
Aug 10, 2026 · 13m
Summary
This episode examines Iran’s strategy to prolong Strait of Hormuz negotiations to impact US midterm elections, featuring analysis from Hadil El Shelchi. NPR’s Scott Horsley discusses rising inflation, weak job growth, and President Trump’s conflict with the Federal Reserve. Additionally, reporter Ava Berger details a report revealing decades of sexual misconduct at Michigan’s Interlochen Center for the Arts.
Topics discussed
Intro: Iran negotiations, cost of living, and art school abuse
Iran's strategy to prolong Strait of Hormuz talks before midterms
Inflation data, weak job market, and Fed interest rate outlook
Decades of sexual misconduct revealed at Interlochen arts school
Rising rates of black lung disease among Appalachian coal miners
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