NPR News: 08-12-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers primary election results, including Darlene Graham advancing in South Carolina and Lisa Demuth winning Minnesota’s GOP gubernatorial nomination. It reports on the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Colombia and the release of U.S. Marine Robert Gilman from Russia. Additionally, a judge ordered the Kennedy Center to pay legal fees to musician Chuck Redd, and Andy Green set a new hydrogen-powered land speed record.
Topics discussed
Darlene Graham reflects on running for her late brother's Senate seat
Lisa Damath wins Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary
Primary results in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Connecticut
Earthquake rescue efforts in Colombia and ferry evacuation in Indonesia
US Marine freed from Russia; Kennedy Center ordered to pay musician
Andy Green sets new land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats
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