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NPR News: 04-08-2026 9PM EDT

April 9, 2026·4 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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The podcast episode from NPR News covers a series of major developments in U.S. foreign policy, domestic politics, financial markets, and social issues following a recent military confrontation between the United States and Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declares a decisive U.S.

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Pete HegsethChuck SchumerLee ZeldinStefka FanteHank Aaron

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