NPR News: 09-15-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the Iran war’s $38 billion cost and inflation impact, FBI Director Kash Patel’s clashes with Democrats, and legal battles over immigrant trucker licensing. It also features criticism of Senator John Fetterman, Canada’s push for EU ties, and California’s new wildfire smoke remediation law. The report concludes with the first armadillo sighting in Ohio.
Topics discussed
Cost and inflation impact of the Iran war
FBI Director Patel clashes with Democrats over firings
Legal challenge to restrictions on immigrant truckers
Criticism of Senator John Fetterman by constituents
Canada seeks deeper trade ties with the EU
California law on wildfire smoke damage testing
Armadillos found in Ohio for the first time
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