NPR News: 08-02-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Democratic primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin, featuring Mara Lyasson’s analysis of left-wing candidates’ viability. Dr. Ashish Jha discusses the ongoing mystery of COVID-19’s origins, while Terry Schultz reports on EU divisions over the Ceuta migrant crisis. The broadcast also highlights the rise of human composting as a green burial option and notes Spider-Man’s record-breaking box office debut.
Topics discussed
Midwestern Democratic primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin
Origins of COVID-19 and Dr. Fauci's testimony
Migrant crisis in Ceuta and EU diplomatic divisions
Rise of human composting as a green burial option
Spider-Man: Brand New Day box office record
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