NPR News: 09-18-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, passing the role to his son. The episode also covers AI safety debates, a leaked DHS email on election security, and a judge blocking Kennedy Center renovations. Additionally, it reports on a $24 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia and the WHO’s push to study traditional medicines.
Topics discussed
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
US manufacturing output and diesel price updates
Debate over AI safety and Anthropic's proposal
Homeland Security email raises midterm election questions
Rep. Salazar criticizes Trump on immigration raids
Federal judge blocks Kennedy Center renovation work
US approves F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia
WHO calls for more research into traditional medicine
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