4pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
With two weeks until the midterms, Republicans are doubling down on conservative states while Trump campaigns in the South and boasts of his unilateral executive actions. The episode also covers GM’s mixed earnings, noting a decline in EV sales following the end of federal tax credits, and reports that AI data center development is lagging behind surging power demand. Additionally, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case regarding the federal ban on home liquor distilling, while higher mortgage rates continue to drive down housing starts and pending home sales.
Topics discussed
NPR News Now introduction
Midterm election map and Republican spending surge
Trump and Bloomberg campaign spending and unilateralism
Analysis of Trump's second-term executive actions
GM earnings report and EV sales trends
AI power demand and data center infrastructure challenges
Supreme Court case on home liquor distilling ban
Housing market decline due to higher mortgage rates
Up First podcast promotion for midterm coverage
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