NPR News: 08-23-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement of new sanctions on Iran, dubbed “Economic D-Day,” and Iran’s retaliatory threats. The episode also examines how Trump’s tariffs on Canada may raise consumer prices and his efforts to boost Republican midterm turnout. Additionally, reports detail flooding in Hawaii from Tropical Storm Moque, Kyle Kirkwood’s IndyCar victory in Washington, D.C., and WWII-era unexploded ordnance igniting during European wildfires.
Topics discussed
New U.S. sanctions on Iran and Tehran's threats
Trump's midterm rally efforts and tariff impacts
Hawaii faces flooding from Tropical Storm Moque
Kyle Kirkwood wins IndyCar race in Washington D.C.
European wildfires unearth unexploded WWII bombs
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