NPR News: 09-22-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
President Trump’s UN address on Venezuelan oil sparked debate over US foreign policy, while Senator John Curtis urged an investigation into Donald Trump Jr.’s foreign ties. Former Forest Service head Vicky Christensen criticized the agency’s reorganization, and DoorDash agreed to a $131.5 million settlement for underpaying NYC workers. The episode also highlights the discovery of a heat-resistant "fire amoeba" and a significant hoard of Roman silver coins in Germany.
Topics discussed
Trump's UN address on Venezuela and oil
Sen. Curtis probes Trump Jr. foreign ties
Forest Service reorganization controversy
DoorDash settles NYC worker wage claims
Discovery of heat-resistant fire amoeba
Roman silver coin hoard found in Germany
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