NPR News: 08-28-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
The episode covers rising US gas and diesel prices following a reported US invasion of Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. It details the USPS appeal against President Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions and a chemical tank collapse in Washington that killed 11 workers. Additionally, Fed Chair Kevin Wh signals potential interest rate hikes to combat inflation, while reports highlight lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills in the Netherlands and promising results from a CRISPR cholesterol treatment.
Topics discussed
Intro and Odu sponsorship
Iran invasion impact on gas and diesel prices
USPS appeals court ruling on mail-in voting restrictions
Chemical tank collapse investigation reveals ignored warnings
Fed Chair warns inflation remains too high
Warning on lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills in Netherlands
CRISPR gene editing treatment lowers cholesterol for a year
Tampa Bay Rays approved for new stadium financing
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