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NPR News: 04-15-2026 11AM EDT

April 15, 2026·4 min·3-min readnarrativenews
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The episode covers several major political, economic, and humanitarian developments during the Trump administration, with a focus on escalating tensions with Iran, domestic economic fallout, Federal Reserve leadership controversy, international humanitarian crises, and logistical issue

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

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Donald TrumpJerome PowellMaria BartiromoRachel ReevesJames BoasbergKristi NoemMohammed Tijani

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U.S. Postal ServiceInternational Monetary FundRapid Support Forces

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Criminal JusticeEconomicsFederal ReserveForeign PolicyGlobal NewsPolitical News

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