NPR News: 09-11-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
The episode marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with tributes from Shanksville, the Pentagon, and the World Trade Center. It also covers escalating war between Russia and Ukraine, including deep drone strikes into Siberia, and the financial squeeze on Americans from record-high diesel prices and persistent inflation. Additional stories include Hurricane Lowell’s damage to Kauai, the impact of data centers on local housing markets, and a French fighter jet training mission.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Capital One Venture X Business Card
9/11 25th Anniversary: Memorials and Reflections
Russia-Ukraine War: Deep Strikes on Russian Interior
Economy: Inflation, Record Diesel Prices, and Stock Rebound
Hawaii: Kauai Recovery from Hurricane Lowell
Housing Market: Impact of Data Centers on Home Values
France: 40-Day Fighter Jet Global Flight Exercise
NPR Politics Podcast: Trump's Midterm Strategy
Listen ad-free on Castria