NPR News: 08-22-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the U.S. imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed, with Canada vowing retaliation. The episode also reports on a two-year agreement reducing Colorado River water allocations for Arizona, California, and Nevada. Additionally, it highlights the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington D.C., recent drone strikes between Russia and Ukraine, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s historic box office success.
Topics discussed
Schwab advertisement and intro
U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California, Nevada
Freedom 250 Grand Prix at the National Mall
Russia and Ukraine trade drone and missile strikes
Spider-Man: Brand New Day box office success
Death of former Senator Nancy Kassebaum-Baker
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