NPR News: 10-02-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the latest jobs report, with economists noting weak hiring despite low unemployment. President Trump is campaigning in red states ahead of the midterms, while New York officials address a special investigation into a Cornell University rape case. The segment also reports on the Trump administration cutting Medicaid for refugees and restoring specialized 988 suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth.
Topics discussed
Preview of September jobs report and economic outlook
Mark Zandi reflects on weak job growth and low hiring rates
Trump campaigns in red states ahead of midterms
NY Governor Hochul to address Cornell rape case investigation
Refugees and legal immigrants cut off from Medicaid
Restoration of LGBTQ youth suicide prevention on 988
Japanese court orders legal protection for human voice vs AI
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