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NPR News: 04-08-2026 11AM EDT

April 8, 2026·4 min·3-min readnarrativenews
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The podcast covers several major developments in international relations, domestic politics, public health, and election results. Central to the episode is President Trump's announcement of a 50% U.S. tariff on any country supplying military weapons to Iran, following a two-week ceasef

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Donald TrumpCaroline LevittConstance HunterClay FullerChris Taylor

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NPREconomist Intelligence Unit

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JAMA Psychiatry

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Breaking NewsEconomicsElectionsForeign PolicyGlobal NewsMental HealthPolitical News

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