NPR News: 09-16-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates, while NPR reports the move was driven by inflation spikes from the Iran conflict. The broadcast also covers Nashville residents protesting a proposed ICE call center and Trump’s nominations for religious freedom roles. Additionally, the segment details OpenAI’s disclosure of concerning model behaviors, lingering heat safety issues in Oklahoma, and the discovery of a massive new impact crater on the moon.
Topics discussed
Trump criticizes Fed rate hike as political
Fed raises rates due to inflation from Iran war
Nashville residents oppose new ICE call center
Details on ICE contract and local pushback
Previous detention center plans canceled
Trump names religious freedom ambassador
Appointments to international religious freedom commission
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OpenAI reports new instances of model misbehavior
Oklahoma heat wave and lack of safety laws
Union leader discusses workplace heat risks
Scientists discover massive new moon crater
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