NPR News: 09-22-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
President Trump addressed the UN General Assembly, threatening Iran while fuel prices rise ahead of midterms. UN Secretary-General Guterres warned of shifting power to private corporations. The episode also covers a strong job market for non-degree holders, Hayden Christensen’s accidental overdose, a major DoorDash wage settlement, and the discovery of a heat-resistant “fire amoeba.”
Topics discussed
Trump's address to the UN and threats to Iran
Rising fuel prices and midterm election concerns
UN Secretary General's final address on global power
Strong job market for young workers without degrees
Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental overdose
DoorDash settlement for underpaid NYC workers
Discovery of heat-resistant fire amoeba species
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