The episode covers a series of breaking news developments including aggressive new U.S. sanctions on Iran, economic fallout from tariffs on Canada, Hawaii's recovery from back-to-back storms, a high-profile race in Washington, D.C., and unexploded WWII-era bombs resurfacing due to Europea
Sign up to read the full summary
Free AI-powered recaps of every episode, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Topics
Listen to This Episode
More from NPR News Now
NPR News: 08-02-2026 9PM EDT
NPR News: 07-21-2026 1AM EDT
NPR News: 08-23-2026 9AM EDT
NPR News: 08-02-2026 5AM EDT
NPR News: 07-16-2026 1PM EDT
NPR News: 08-20-2026 2PM EDT
Related episodes
From other shows on similar topics.
U.S. Intelligence Undercuts Trump’s War Claims, and the Cost of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The Headlines
Negotiators to Moscow and Kyiv, Judge Issues Order on Arch, Western Wildfires
Up First from NPR
This city lost power two weeks ago. Thousands are still in the dark.
Apple News Today
US strikes Iran after accusing Tehran of targeting shipping
Global News Podcast
Trump Loses it as Russia Enters War
The MeidasTouch Podcast
Trump: Firefight with Iran was a ‘Love Tap’
Start Here
Get summaries like this every morning.
Free AI-powered recaps of NPR News Now and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.