NPR News: 09-10-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the resulting surge in Turning Point USA’s youth engagement. It also discusses speculation that JD Vance may seek the 2028 GOP nomination, alongside appearances by Ted Cruz and Donald Trump Jr. Additionally, the show reports on Anthropic’s efforts to disrupt AI misuse for bioweapons, the 25th anniversary of 9/11, record-breaking summer heat, and a new Vermont college focused on practical engineering education.
Topics discussed
Capital One Commercial Bank sponsorship
JD Vance keynote at Republican midterm convention
Speculation on 2028 GOP presidential candidates
Turning Point USA memorializes Charlie Kirk
Anthropic report on AI misuse for bioweapons
9/11 anniversary and record-breaking summer heat
Vermont's Greenway Institute reimagines college
Oil prices surge and Dow Jones closes down
Mattress Firm sponsorship
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