2pm ET, October 22 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the midterm election landscape, highlighting Democratic leaders campaigning in key states and concerns over Republican vulnerabilities in deep red areas. The report details escalating Russia-Ukraine attacks despite diplomatic efforts, noting a new poll showing broad bipartisan support for stricter AI regulation. Additionally, the episode addresses a federal judge’s order for President Trump to sit for a deposition in his BBC defamation lawsuit and examines how rising home prices have doubled the time Americans need to save for a starter home.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini
Midterm election campaigns in key states
Russia-Ukraine attacks and diplomatic talks
Poll: Bipartisan support for AI regulation
Judge orders Trump deposition in BBC lawsuit
Rising time to save for a starter home
Sponsor: HomeServe home protection plans
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