2pm ET, October 15 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 15, 2026 · 4m
Summary
This episode covers President Trump canceling the live stream of the Fort Hood shooter's execution and his campaign efforts ahead of the midterms. It also reports on an FBI investigation into suspicious mailings to election offices and rising wholesale prices driven by fuel costs. Additionally, the segment details Israel's claim that Hamas taxes halted commercial goods in Gaza and Irish novelist Sally Rooney's decision to stop selling her books in Britain due to her support for a banned group.
Topics discussed
Fort Hood shooter execution live-stream canceled
Trump campaigns for GOP midterms and Vance comments
Pew survey on voter concerns about prices and affordability
FBI investigates suspicious mailings to election offices
Commercial goods halted in Gaza amid aid crisis
Sally Rooney books pulled from UK sales over Palestine support
Wholesale prices rise and diesel costs impact midterms
Fresh Air promo featuring drag king Murray Hill
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