NPR News: 09-04-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the ongoing US-China trade tensions, including rare earth export controls and a new White House heliport, alongside the mistrial in the Lindsey Clancy case which has sparked debate over postpartum psychosis recognition. The report also details a stronger-than-expected August job market with rising wages, a new NHTSA safety investigation into Tesla's Cybercab, and the critical health and mental health challenges facing survivors of Nepal's devastating floods. Finally, the segment addresses Rome's crackdown on tourist golf carts in its historic center.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Mattress Firm and introduction
Trump to host Xi Jinping for state dinner
Lindsey Clancy trial and postpartum psychosis
August job market report and wage trends
NHTSA investigates Tesla Cybercab safety
Health crisis for survivors of Nepal floods
Rome cracks down on tourist golf carts
Sponsor: Charles Schwab Financial Decoder
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