NPR News: 09-22-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
Diesel prices have surged nearly 75% in a year, dominating midterm election concerns as President Trump defends the US war with Iran and claims control over Venezuelan oil reserves. Meanwhile, Republican Senator John Curtis urges an investigation into Donald Trump Jr.’s business ties with foreign nationals, including a wedding funded by a Russian oligarch. The episode also covers the September equinox, the family of a deceased Mississippi student demanding a new look into his death, and a CDC report showing improved mental health among high school students despite missing data on substance …
Topics discussed
Record diesel prices and midterm election impact
Trump defends Iran war and Venezuela operations at UN
US control of Venezuelan oil reserves and UN principles
Sen. Curtis calls for probe into Trump Jr. foreign ties
September equinox marks start of autumn and spring
Family demands investigation into college student's death
Survey shows improved mental health among high schoolers
Criticism of missing data in new CDC youth report
Promotion of Up First podcast for midterm coverage
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