NPR News: 09-14-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
The Supreme Court rejected Trump’s push for new mail-in voting restrictions, allowing the USPS to continue delivering ballots as usual. A DHS whistleblower alleged federal agents broke state laws while pursuing voter fraud, while Senator McConnell returned to the Senate after a three-month absence. Additionally, a study found elevated "forever chemical" levels in veterans' blood, the EPA rolled back carbon emission rules, and global democracy indicators hit 50-year lows. The episode also covered Emmy Awards winners and a "Wait Wait..." segment featuring Leslie Jones.
Topics discussed
Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail-in voting restrictions
DHS whistleblower alleges state law violations in voter fraud search
Senator McConnell returns to Senate after 3-month absence
Study links high PFAS levels in veterans to health risks
EPA rolls back Biden-era carbon emission rules
Global democracy indicators hit 50-year lows
Matthew Rhys and Jean Smart win major Emmy Awards
Leslie Jones joins Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
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