NPR News: 09-27-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
Police in England arrested five men near a US military base used for strikes on Iran, while a powerful northeaster caused flooding and deaths in New York. The episode also covers President Trump’s ongoing conflict with the media, Pope Leo’s address on clergy abuse in France, and continued Russian attacks on Ukraine. Finally, Swiss voters rejected proposals to tighten their neutrality, signaling a shift toward closer European alliances.
Topics discussed
Arrests near UK air base used for US strikes on Iran
Nor'easter causes flooding and deaths in New York
Analysis of Trump's conflict with media and unpopular policies
Pope Leo addresses clergy abuse scandal in France
Russian attacks in Ukraine and diplomatic tensions with Germany
Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality proposals
Sierra Club sponsorship and sign-off
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