NPR News: 08-12-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
President Trump explains his secret plane switch after a NATO summit, raising security questions. In South Carolina, Darlene Graham and Ralph Norman advance to a special primary runoff to replace the late Lindsey Graham. Meanwhile, a deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Columbia, and a former US Marine is released from Russian custody. The episode also covers a derecho storm in the Midwest and new heat safety rules for Texas student athletes.
Topics discussed
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Trump's secret plane switch after NATO summit
South Carolina special primary runoff results
Columbia earthquake death toll and seismic analysis
Release of US Marine Robert Gilman from Russia
Derecho storm system damages Midwest
Texas mandates heat safety readings for sports
Code Switch podcast promo on potato history
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