NPR News: 09-18-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers a report alleging US war crimes in Iran, Canadian PM Mark Carney's address to the EU, and the US Postal Service halting a mail-voting system. Health Secretary RFK Jr. speaks at an anti-vaccine conference, while Los Angeles mourns the death of journalist Eliana Moreno. Additionally, the report details how mortgage rates have surged to nearly 7% following Federal Reserve interest rate hikes driven by inflation and geopolitical conflict.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Superhuman Go AI assistant
UN report on US war crimes in Iran conflict
Canadian PM addresses EU Parliament
USPS halts mail voting system development
RFK Jr. speaks at anti-vaccine conference
Vigil for LA reporter Eliana Moreno
Mortgage rates jump to nearly 7%
Sponsor: Charles Schwab Choiceology podcast
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