NPR News: 09-21-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
Paramount agreed to produce 30 films annually and insulate CNN from corporate influence to settle a lawsuit by 12 Democratic attorneys general. Meanwhile, diesel prices hit record highs due to the Iran war, and CNN, MS Now, and Politico face White House access bans. President Trump is set to speak at the UN General Assembly, where he will meet with Ukraine’s president, while Russian drones continue striking Zaporizhzhia. Additionally, a new poll reveals 11% of AI users seek spiritual guidance from technology, and a Mississippi wildlife rescue is preparing baby raccoons for release.
Topics discussed
Paramount settles lawsuit with Democratic AGs
Trump and Vance defend media access ban
Trump's upcoming UN General Assembly speech
Record high diesel prices impact economy
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine
Poll: Using AI for spiritual guidance
Mississippi raccoon rescue program
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