NPR News: 09-19-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
President Trump’s threat to ban major news organizations from the White House faces legal and press group backlash over First Amendment violations. Simultaneously, protests erupted around the Kennedy Center after a judge blocked efforts to restore Trump’s name to the building. In financial news, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates amid climbing energy prices, while mixed Wall Street results reflected ongoing inflation concerns. The episode also covers the contentious return of coach Lane Kiffin to Ole Miss and the annual Katmai bear voting competition.
Topics discussed
Trump's threat to ban news organizations from White House
Protests and legal battles over Kennedy Center renaming
Mixed week on Wall Street amid rate hikes and energy costs
Ole Miss vs LSU game overshadowed by coach Lane Kiffin's return
Bear Week returns at Alaska's Katmai National Park
Promo for This American Life podcast
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