NPR News: 09-09-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
Oil prices surged past $100 amid escalating Iran conflict, while President Trump predicted a post-election drop. In politics, the RNC held a midterm convention in Dallas, and Missouri’s Secretary of State faces contempt charges over a contentious redistricting map. Trade tensions rose as the US banned several Canadian products, prompting Ottawa to call the move unjustified. Additionally, the episode covers Ukraine’s criticism of international inaction, a study linking very hot drinks to esophageal cancer, a Hungarian grave-digging contest, and a teaser for the Austin Tice disappearance story.
Topics discussed
Oil prices surpass $100 as Iran war escalates
Trump speaks at RNC midterm convention in Dallas
Missouri legal battle over congressional redistricting map
Canada pushes back against new US trade bans
US stock indexes fall amid rising crude prices
Zelensky criticizes international response to Russia attacks
Study links very hot beverages to esophageal cancer risk
Hungarian grave digging contest results
Promo for 'Where Is Austin Tice' podcast
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