NPR News: 09-11-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the 25th anniversary of 9/11, highlighting a victim’s family member who broke protocol to demand justice regarding Saudi Arabia’s role. It also examines the GOP’s first midterm convention, noting empty seats and its uncertain impact on the party’s future. Additional stories include Elon Musk threatening to sue a filmmaker over a documentary, California’s new laws protecting minors from social media harms, and a brief market update.
Topics discussed
9/11 25th Anniversary: Moment of Silence and Victim Names
Terry Strada Breaks Tradition to Demand Justice
Call for Accountability Regarding Saudi Citizens
GOP Midterm Convention: Empty Seats and Trump's Joke
Analysis: Trump's Last Hurrah as Dominant Figure
Historical Parallel: 1978 Democratic Convention Revolt
Market Update: Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Rise
Musk Threatens to Sue Over Upcoming Documentary
Legal Expert Weighs In on Defamation Claims
California Signs Sweeping Online Safety Legislation
Meta Settlement and Penalties for Child Harm
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