NPR News: 09-10-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
President Trump addressed the GOP midterm convention, proposing a "Trump Dividend" and claiming the Iran war will lower gas prices. The episode also covers newly released text messages where Elon Musk hints at using space lasers to influence elections, and the NTSB's release of cockpit recordings from the Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami. Other stories include a deadly ferry fire in the Philippines, a study linking very hot beverages to esophageal cancer, and the Buffalo Bills' decision to play both national anthems for their season opener.
Topics discussed
Trump suggests renaming the Hormuz Straight
Trump speaks at GOP convention on Iran war and dividends
Senator Fetterman appears at GOP convention
Musk tax messages reveal space laser election plans
Report on Musk's 'unleash the anomaly' texts
Amazon cargo plane pilot warns of excessive speed
NTSB details on Miami Amazon plane crash
Ferry fire off Philippines leaves 5 dead
Study links hot beverages to esophageal cancer risk
Research findings on hot drink consumption
Advice on cooling drinks and cancer classification
Buffalo Bills announce dual national anthems for opener
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