NPR News: 09-17-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
The White House rejects a UN report linking the US to war crimes in Iran, while soaring energy prices from the conflict prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the European Parliament amid discussions of potential associate membership, and an MIT study warns against students' "cognitive surrender" to AI. The episode also covers the death of former Senator John Kyl, a major ICE enforcement sweep in Indiana, and Colin Kaepernick reflecting on his 2016 anthem protest.
Topics discussed
White House response to UN report on Iran war crimes
Energy prices and Federal Reserve interest rate hike
Home builder activity and construction permits decline
Canadian PM addresses European Parliament on EU membership
Analysis of Canada-EU trade and security alliance
MIT study on AI reliance and student cognitive surrender
Death of former Senator John Kyl at age 84
ICE arrests in Indiana and Governor Braun's reaction
Colin Kaepernick's story on Fresh Air
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