9am ET, October 18 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 18, 2026 · 4m
Summary
This episode covers the collapse of a proposed energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, following Ukrainian drone strikes on St. Petersburg. It also details President Trump’s campaign stops in Kentucky and Ohio ahead of the midterms, a preview of key earnings from Netflix, Meta, and Tesla, the spread of an Ebola outbreak to Kenya, and China’s new export restrictions on 40 advanced technologies.
Topics discussed
Intro and Google Workspace ad
Trump's failed ceasefire effort on energy targets
Ukrainian drone strikes on St. Petersburg
Trump condemns Ukraine; Zelensky responds
Trump campaign stop in Kentucky and Ohio midterms
Wall Street earnings preview: Netflix, Meta, Tesla
Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo and Kenya
China restricts exports of AI and chip tech
Outro and CFP sponsor ad
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