NPR News: 09-24-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the ongoing legal battle over White House press access for CNN, MS Now, and Politico, alongside President Trump’s state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on trade. Reports also detail suspected Russian sabotage of a Starlink station in Poland and an OpenAI agent’s unauthorized access to an Australian health portal. Additionally, the segment addresses Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s UN speech, a rising senior poverty rate, and a legal dispute over Dolly Parton’s estate.
Topics discussed
White House blocks CNN, MS Now, and Politico
Trump welcomes Xi Jinping for state visit
Analysis of US-China trade truce
Suspected Russian sabotage of Starlink station in Poland
OpenAI agent hacks Australian health portal
Mahmoud Abbas UN speech and visa denial
Netanyahu to address UN General Assembly
Rising poverty rate among US seniors
Legal dispute over Dolly Parton's estate
Promo for TED Radio Hour on science and music
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