NPR News: 09-21-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
Crude oil prices fell below $100 despite Houthi attacks, while US gas and diesel costs continue to rise. Treasury Secretary Bessent reported successful talks with China ahead of a Trump-Xi meeting. President Trump announced a new AI force and czar, sparking debate over oversight and congressional approval. A mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy case after jurors leaned toward acquittal based on postpartum psychosis. Additionally, news organizations are suing the White House over press access restrictions, and Prince Charles’s brother released a memoir detailing disputes over Princess…
Topics discussed
Intro: Trump's UN speech and Iran war
Markets: Stocks rise as oil prices dip
Energy: Oil drops below $100, gas prices climb
Diplomacy: US-China talks and Xi visit
Tech: Trump proposes new AI force and czar
Legal: Lindsay Clancy trial and postpartum psychosis
Legal: Patrick Clancy speaks on mental illness
Media: News orgs sue White House over press ban
Media: NPR statement on First Amendment violation
Royal: Prince Charles's brother releases memoir
Royal: Dispute over Diana's funeral procession
Promo: Planet Money board game and podcast
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