NPR News: 09-29-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
The White House hosted top AI leaders to discuss regulation amid President Trump's opposition to restrictions. Meanwhile, smart ring maker Oura delayed its high-profile IPO due to market uncertainty. In legal news, Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial continued after a mistrial, and former special counsel Jack Smith defended his actions against President Trump. The episode also covered the 2026 MacArthur Fellowship recipients and Hurricane Polo’s landfall in Baja California.
Topics discussed
White House AI summit and Trump's stance on regulation
Oura delays blockbuster IPO due to market uncertainty
Details on Oura's $2B raise and recent IPO delays
Lindsay Clancy murder trial status and mistrial
Defense arguments and next court dates for Clancy
Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee
MacArthur Foundation announces 2026 Genius Grant winners
Profiles of eclectic MacArthur Fellowship recipients
Jazz saxophonist Emmanuel Wilkins and program history
Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California
NPR membership and donation appeal
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