NPR News: 09-27-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers US-China trade talks and AI dialogues, CNN's new ownership under Paramount, and a powerful northeaster hitting the East Coast. It also reports on Trump rejecting Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and major platforms refusing ads for a critical documentary on Elon Musk. The show concludes with highlights from college football games and a teaser for Ira Glass's "This American Life."
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Thumbtack home services
US-China trade talks and AI dialog
Paramount acquisition of CNN
Northeaster impacts East Coast
Trump rejects Iran proposal
Social media blocks Musk documentary ads
College football game results
This American Life teaser
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