NPR News: 09-23-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
A federal court hears a lawsuit from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico against the Trump administration over their ban. President Zelensky addresses the UN, while a new poll reveals deep voter dissatisfaction with Republicans and a 12-point Democratic edge in congressional races. President Trump prepares to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a state visit, and Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault. The episode also covers ongoing negotiations for the global pandemic agreement and a Pacific cyclone.
Topics discussed
Federal court hearing on media lawsuit against Trump
Zelensky addresses UN and Trump's Truth Social post
New poll shows voter dissatisfaction with Trump and GOP
Xi Jinping arrives in US for state visit
White House pageantry and agenda for Trump-Xi meeting
Pacific cyclone and Hurricane Odales updates
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison
Negotiations stall on pandemic agreement data sharing
Promo for TED Radio Hour podcast
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