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NPR 2809 - The News Roundup For September 4, 2026

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The News Roundup For September 4, 2026

Surveillance: What Fleets Of Flock Cameras Mean For American Privacy

Religion: ‘Our Town’ And A Christian Nationalist Takeover In Tennessee

Special Call-In: Teaching In 2026

Family: ‘My Mother’s Daughter’ And Uncovering Long Buried Family Stories

The News Roundup For August 28, 2026

Why Are Some Abortion Opponents Looking To Ban Surrogacy?

Music: Dolly Parton's Legacy

Tech: Is Technology Setting Us Free?

Health: The DRC Ebola Outbreak Is Spreading At A Rapid Pace. Why?

'If You Can Keep It': The World Tech Billionaires Want

The News Roundup For August 21, 2026

The History And Legacy Of Hurricane Helene

Medicine: The Problems And Possibilities Of Peptides

In Good Health: Finding A Primary Care Physician

'If You Can Keep It': How Trump’s Getting Rich As President

The News Roundup for August 14, 2026

Policy: The Trump Administration Wants To Make Big Changes To Head Start

In Good Health: Why Measles Numbers Are On The Rise

Book: What The Wealthy Want With America

'If You Can Keep It': The Direct Impact Of Local Elections

The News Roundup for August 7, 2026

AI: What AI Means For The Future Of American Education

Economy: Rising Grocery Prices Are Changing How Americans Shop

AI: The Data Center Debate, Part Two

'If You Can Keep It': Should Judges Be Elected?

The News Roundup For July 31, 2026

AI: The AI Detection Tool Arms Race

Music: Glen Hansard On Making Music

Pending: Navigating Uncertainty With Faith

'If You Can Keep It': The Pentagon And Transparency

The News Roundup for July 24, 2026

Climate: Fighting Extreme Heat In 2026

Special Call-In: America’s Next 50 Years

Health: Searching For The Source Of Cyclospora

'If You Can Keep It': The Power Of Dissent In 2026

The News Roundup For July 17, 2026

Politics: What Changing Political Tides Mean For Gaza

In Good Health: The Alzheimer’s Research Revolution

Policy: How Cities And States Are Fighting Subscription Traps

'If You Can Keep It': Trump’s Election Attacks

The News Roundup For July 10, 2026

Pending: Living With Uncertainty

Immigration: The Future For Foreigners With Temporary Protected Status

Aspen Ideas: A Shared Civic Gospel

'If You Can Keep It': One Year After Massive State Department Layoffs

Culture: The 2026 Sounds Of America For Our 250th

Culture: What Does It Mean To Be An Adult Today?

Special Call-in: What Does The U.S. At 250 Mean To You?

Politics: High Cost Of Healthcare And The Political Fallout