# news roundup (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 17 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover news roundup. Page: Feed: --- ## [The News Roundup For August 21, 2026](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/21/nx-s1-5941106/the-news-roundup-for-august-21-2026) _2026-08-21 · 1A_ The United States’ national debt has now surpassed $40 trillion, a milestone that forecasters thought the country wouldn’t reach for months. President Donald Trump drew the ire of many military families, lawmakers, and the public when he was asked if the deployment of the USS Lincoln to the Middle East had gone on too long. He responded by saying, “No no no no…not nearly long enough.” Florida… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510316/npr.simplecastaudio.com/850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18/episodes/2540a20d-00aa-4f61-828b-a6759a721d08/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18&awEpisodeId=2540a20d-00aa-4f61-828b-a6759a721d08&feed=6a8Shq0O&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5941106&p=510316&d=5255&size=84085491) ## [The Friday News Roundup with James Kitfield Live with DIANE REHM](https://dianerehm.substack.com/p/the-friday-news-roundup-with-james-23a) _2026-08-21 · DIANE REHM · DIANE REHM's Substack_ A recording from DIANE REHM's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211734171/e1e4f0268ac587e677a84b7bbf284354.mp3) ## [Local News Roundup: Hill returns to CMS; negative state audit for CATS; Stein vetoes election bill; Queen City Nerve shuts down](https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-08-20/local-news-roundup-hill-returns-to-cms-negative-state-audit-for-cats-stein-vetoes-election-bill-queen-city-nerve-shuts-down) _2026-08-21 · galtieri@wfae.org (Gabe Altieri) · Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins_ CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill makes her first public appearance since being suspended. A state audit finds CATS has not spent the nearly $2 million set aside for safety improvements. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes a bill to change the election process by shortening voting periods. And Queen City Nerve ceases publication. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s380/audio/2026/08/ctpod20260821.mp3) ## [House Speaker Says Prediction Markets Swayed By Foreigners Betting On US Elections, Punchbowl Reports](https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/house-speaker-johnson-says-prediction-markets-on-elections) _2026-08-21 · Dustin Gouker · The Event Horizon_ Prediction markets news roundup: What we learned about prediction markets from the CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee; Kalshi starts blocking users in Washington state. ## [Friday News Roundup #22: D23 reactions to Ahsoka Season 2, Avengers Doomsday, and VisionQuest Trailers as well as X-Men Casting](https://adamzsolnai.substack.com/p/friday-news-roundup-22-d23-reactions) _2026-08-21 · Adam Zsolnai · Loud Nerd in the Basement_ My article from this past week in case you missed it: [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211880404/a82c69bece9f68e20087a3a586b80d2c.mp3) ## [The Weekly News Roundup: August 21, 2026](https://informeddissentpodcast.substack.com/p/the-weekly-news-roundup-august-21) _2026-08-21 · LeAnne Owen · Informed Dissent_ HHS alleges fraud in gender medicine billing, Democrat bucks party on gender, WNBA security mistreats fans, UK judge rules strip-search consent can exist outside law governing strip searches ## [The History And Legacy Of Hurricane Helene](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/20/nx-s1-5939548/community-the-history-and-legacy-of-hurricane-helene) _2026-08-20 · 1A_ On the night of Sept. 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene dropped a historic wall of rain on the southern Appalachian mountains. Some 31 inches of water fell in three days. The Swannanoa River rose 27 feet. Roads, bridges, and entire communities – very little was left in the storm’s aftermath. More than 250 people died across the Southeast. More than a hundred of them in North Carolina alone. It was the… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510316/npr.simplecastaudio.com/850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18/episodes/a9598f9a-80c7-43c9-8211-3973b5c0455e/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18&awEpisodeId=a9598f9a-80c7-43c9-8211-3973b5c0455e&feed=6a8Shq0O&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5939548&p=510316&d=1698&size=27176587) ## [Jr Rodriguez, creator of Color Vérité Film Festival | Aug. 20, 2026](https://soundcloud.com/jacksonholecommunityradio/jr-rodriguez-creator-of-color) _2026-08-20 · KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FM_ Jr Rodriguez, creator of Color Vérité Film Festival | Aug. 20, 2026 by KHOL [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2385244446-jacksonholecommunityradio-jr-rodriguez-creator-of-color.mp3) ## [Charlotte Mayor Rob Harrington on I-77, Data Centers, Teen Takeovers and more](https://www.wfae.org/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-08-20/charlotte-mayor-rob-harrington-on-i-77-data-centers-teen-takeovers-and-more) _2026-08-20 · Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins_ Rob Harrington has served as Charlotte’s mayor for about two months, filling the post vacated by Vy Lyles. He’s only in office until the end of next year, but he has a lot on his plate as the council grapples with data centers, Interstate 77 toll lanes, teen takeovers and other issues. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s380/audio/2026/08/ctpod20260820.mp3) ## [Could Prediction Markets Start Having A Republican Problem Leading Up To Midterm Elections?](https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/could-prediction-markets-start-having-republican-problem) _2026-08-20 · Dustin Gouker · The Event Horizon_ Prediction markets news roundup: Kalshi embraces institutional trading; betting on the fattest bear in Alaska; BTC price discovery ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VLDwhLiGRxva) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Journalist Jeff Barker, formerly of The Baltimore Sun, on how he’ll cover Maryland in his new Substack, “Free State of Mind.”](https://dianerehm.substack.com/p/journalist-jeff-barker-formerly-of) _2026-08-19 · DIANE REHM · DIANE REHM's Substack_ With local reporting diminishing in national newspapers like The Washington Post, Jeff plans to focus energy on in-depth coverage of a single state. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211891816/52a7c286b98be5b5660ec05a5f65f366.mp3) ## [Medicine: The Problems And Possibilities Of Peptides](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/19/nx-s1-5937571/medicine-the-problems-and-possibilities-of-peptides) _2026-08-19 · 1A_ If you have a favorite wellness podcaster or influencer, you’ve probably heard about peptides. These injectable compounds are comprised of a string of amino acids and promise effects like weight loss, better sleep, muscle growth and more. Given the potential benefits, it comes as no surprise that interest has exploded. The market is ready to provide. It’s already valued around $140 billion and by… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510316/npr.simplecastaudio.com/850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18/episodes/24425f74-19b6-4083-b176-9827af45dd59/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18&awEpisodeId=24425f74-19b6-4083-b176-9827af45dd59&feed=6a8Shq0O&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5937571&p=510316&d=2552&size=40845941) ## [Back to school: Trump administration calls for separate MMR shots, plus other school news around the region](https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-08-18/back-to-school-trump-administration-calls-for-separate-mmr-shots-plus-other-school-news-around-the-region) _2026-08-19 · Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins_ Last week, President Trump signed an executive order that would reduce the number of childhood vaccines recommended for all children by the federal government. We discuss what parents need to know. We’ll also talk with two education reporters about what’s happening around the region. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s380/audio/2026/08/ctpod20260819.mp3) ## ['The End of Oak Street' Review: A Surprising, Nostalgic Thrill Ride](https://filmhighlights.substack.com/p/the-end-of-oak-street-movie-review) _2026-08-19 · Anthony John Orlando III · Film Highlights_ David Robert Mitchell makes a spectacular comeback with The End of Oak Street, delivering a terrifying, emotional, and entertaining tribute to classic Spielberg movies. ## [End of Oak Street Review](https://adamzsolnai.substack.com/p/end-of-oak-street-review) _2026-08-19 · Adam Zsolnai · Loud Nerd in the Basement_ A spiritual successor to Jurassic Park that captures a bit of that Spielberg magic ## [If You Limit Or Ban Prediction Markets, All Of That Action Isn’t Going Offshore](https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/if-you-limit-or-ban-prediction-markets) _2026-08-19 · Dustin Gouker · The Event Horizon_ Prediction markets news roundup: Kalshi files for perps tied to equity indexes, early returns from Novig launch and NFL preseason trading ## [In Good Health: Finding A Primary Care Physician](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/nx-s1-5936484/in-good-health-finding-a-primary-care-physician) _2026-08-18 · 1A_ When was the last time you went to the doctor? Not necessarily for something big, not for a broken finger or the flu. Just a checkup. A regular annual visit to make sure everything is ok with your health. For about a third of Americans, it’s probably been too long. In 2024, more than 100 million people did not have a regular primary doctor at all, according to the National Association of Community… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510316/npr.simplecastaudio.com/850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18/episodes/c17c0091-b03e-4d86-9ab7-b903f87d153d/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18&awEpisodeId=c17c0091-b03e-4d86-9ab7-b903f87d153d&feed=6a8Shq0O&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5936484&p=510316&d=2651&size=42420812) ## [I took the 2026 SAT and the 1985 SAT](https://econnerds.substack.com/p/i-took-the-2026-sat-and-the-1985) _2026-08-18 · Matt Hill · The Econ Nerds_ What's the difference? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210930355/5b5849a8eae44952ef48477a976783f3.mp3) ## [North Carolina budget expands use of license plate readers as communities raise privacy concerns](https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-08-17/north-carolina-budget-expands-use-of-license-plate-readers-as-communities-raise-privacy-concerns) _2026-08-18 · Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins_ Automatic License Plate Readers, ALPRs, have recently come under scrutiny. Police have considered them a force multiplier capable of solving serious crimes faster. Communities across the country, though, have raised privacy concerns regarding the technology. We'll look at how they're used here in the region. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s380/audio/2026/08/ctpod20260818.mp3) ## [You Can Bet On Cartel Leaders Being Arrested At Polymarket](https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/you-can-bet-on-cartel-leaders-being-arrested) _2026-08-18 · Dustin Gouker · The Event Horizon_ Prediction markets news roundup: Polymarket US is finally testing parlays heading into football season; election betting raises concerns about midterms. ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GaIiUMfTNHTD) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [The Curious Engineer: Kevin Keller](https://www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/p/the-curious-engineer-kevin-keller) _2026-08-17 · Tom Martin · LawDroid Manifesto_ Where I interview Kevin Keller about tearing things apart, teaching machines to reason, and why curiosity, not credentials, might be the real edge left for humans [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211363965/b9be7b1a3c869501523831a10dbe0da4.mp3) ## [South Carolina Democratic Nominee for the US Senate Dr. Annie Andrews joins me LIVE on Monday, August 31st at 1pm Eastern.](https://dianerehm.substack.com/p/south-carolina-democratic-nominee) _2026-08-17 · DIANE REHM · DIANE REHM's Substack_ After the Republican Primary Runoff on August 25th, we learn how Dr. Andrews will frame her bid to fill the seat of the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. ## [Book Talk: A Conversation about "Whistler" the latest Best Selling Novel from Ann Patchett, August 26th at 2pm Eastern.](https://dianerehm.substack.com/p/book-talk-a-conversation-about-whistler) _2026-08-17 · DIANE REHM · DIANE REHM's Substack_ Join me with Reviewers Ron Charles and Maureen Corrigan ## ['If You Can Keep It': How Trump’s Getting Rich As President](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5935368/if-you-can-keep-it-how-trumps-getting-rich-as-president) _2026-08-17 · 1A_ Donald Trump is adding billions of dollars to his personal fortune while he serves as president. In 2024, the president made about $600 million. In his first year of his second term in office, that number jumped to more than $2.2 billion. The latest White House disclosures show most of those earnings came from cryptocurrency and crypto-related businesses. He also continues to make millions from… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510316/npr.simplecastaudio.com/850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18/episodes/df2702f1-446d-4d34-b16b-50990d2ccbc2/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18&awEpisodeId=df2702f1-446d-4d34-b16b-50990d2ccbc2&feed=6a8Shq0O&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5935368&p=510316&d=2672&size=42762701) ## [The origins of American radio with author Kevin Duffus](https://www.wfae.org/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-08-17/the-origins-of-american-radio-with-author-kevin-duffus) _2026-08-17 · Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins_ For more than a century, the Outer Banks has been acclaimed as the birthplace of flight — but what if it was also the birthplace of the wireless world we live in today? Monday, we revisit the origins of American radio with author and historian Kevin Duffus and explore how a stretch of the North Carolina coast helped give voice to the world. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s380/audio/2026/08/ctpod20260817.mp3) ## [Episode 28: Prediction Market Policy With Aaron Klein Of The Brookings Institution](https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/episode-28-prediction-market-policy-brookings-aaron-klein) _2026-08-17 · Dustin Gouker · The Event Horizon_ Prediction markets news roundup: Nevada wants court to make Kalshi pay fines; report says Israeli Air Force officer arrested for alleged Polymarket bets. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211432576/2f4f3ca37b930560064848980e79b9d6.mp3) ## [Blue Virginia Weekly News Roundup (8/16/26)](https://bluevirginia.substack.com/p/blue-virginia-weekly-news-roundup-0c8) _2026-08-16 · Blue Virginia · Blue Virginia News_ Wittman, Kiggans, McGuire let Trump abuse US military members; Youngkin goes Trump-level unhinged, calls for "revote" of 2025 GOV election; ICE agent pulls gun on U.S. citizen in Bailey's Crossroads ## [Marvel News Roundup from Disney D23 | Film Highlights](https://filmhighlights.substack.com/p/marvel-news-roundup-from-disney-d23) _2026-08-15 · Anthony John Orlando III · Film Highlights_ Disney D23 has come and gone, and we've got some huge Marvel news about Avengers: Doomsday, Vision Quest, and the MCU's X-Men movie. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211337775/610db29a681f9961fdbf1b5b29d6b21d.mp3) ## [The SAT Pantheon: Why Not an Objective Test for New Entrants?](https://whowroteshakespeare.substack.com/p/the-sat-pantheon-why-not-an-objective) _2026-08-15 · Who Wrote Shakespeare_ from Nancy Maude ## [Questions for Friday Podcast!](https://adamzsolnai.substack.com/p/questions-for-friday-podcast-e3b) _2026-08-15 · Adam Zsolnai · Loud Nerd in the Basement_ If you are on the paid subscription tier, first of all thank you for your support I really appreciate it. ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/igPNyUdudbXd) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [We are all very far from home](https://informeddissentpodcast.substack.com/p/we-are-all-very-far-from-home) _2026-08-15 · LGB Courage Coalition · Informed Dissent_ Informed Dissent for August 15, 2026: The Odyssey and a Teal Handgun [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210957714/04e5b60ec435f8d5174f0735e338b32f.mp3) ## [State Fair kicks off campaign season](https://soundcloud.com/user-592090129-621623053/state-fair-kicks-off-campaign) _2026-08-14 · Capitol Cast: Illinois_ The Illinois State Fair got underway this week, marking the unofficial kickoff of the 2026 general election campaign. The Capitol News Illinois team breaks down what to expect during political events that coincide with the fair. Plus, an update on CNI's pursuit of public records from the Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois' response to the Trump administration's change in… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2381862786-user-592090129-621623053-state-fair-kicks-off-campaign.mp3) ## [On Set: The Odyssey and Spider-Man](https://soundcloud.com/jacksonholecommunityradio/movie_8-14-26) _2026-08-14 · KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FM_ The two films by which Hollywood will judge the success of its 2026 summer season are here. KHOL film critic Jeff Counts has seen both “The Odyssey” and the new “Spider-Man” movies and tells us if they deserve our attention. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2381846799-jacksonholecommunityradio-movie_8-14-26.mp3) ## [The News Roundup for August 14, 2026](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5931449/the-news-roundup-for-august-14-2026) _2026-08-14 · 1A_ Haitians that used to have Temporary Protected Status are facing a new reality in the United States. Immigration operations targeting members of this community are currently underway at the direction of the Department of Homeland Security. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced this week she would be leaving her post within the Trump administration. And new reporting indicates that… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510316/npr.simplecastaudio.com/850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18/episodes/bd6e5d2a-0345-42aa-9008-3e5483c03595/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18&awEpisodeId=bd6e5d2a-0345-42aa-9008-3e5483c03595&feed=6a8Shq0O&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5931449&p=510316&d=5168&size=82697866) ## [The Friday News Roundup Live with Chris Cilizza](https://dianerehm.substack.com/p/the-friday-news-roundup-live-with) _2026-08-14 · DIANE REHM · DIANE REHM's Substack_ A recording from DIANE REHM's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208852774/204935e0480c5b66a51998ddb08a0719.mp3) ## [Local News Roundup: Crystal Hill returns; CMPD pushes for police grants; replacement named for Chuck Edwards; S.C. Senate primary](https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-08-13/local-news-roundup-crystal-hill-returns-cmpd-pushes-for-police-grants-replacement-named-for-chuck-edwards-s-c-senate-primary) _2026-08-14 · galtieri@wfae.org (Gabe Altieri) · Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins_ CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill is back in the driver’s seat, but we still know little about what led to her suspension. Democrats on City Council are uneasy about CMPD’s push to apply for a federal “Make America Safe Again” grant. We’ll tell you why. Plus, the latest on campaigns in western North Carolina and South Carolina. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s380/audio/2026/08/ctpod20260814.mp3) ## [Sports Mention Markets Are Gone At Kalshi For Now, But Will They Return?](https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/sports-mention-markets-are-gone-at-kalshi) _2026-08-14 · Dustin Gouker · The Event Horizon_ Prediction markets news roundup: Federal judge tells Kalshi to cease a lot of markets in Washington state; White House to host prediction markets next week; JP Morgan reportedly debanked Polymarket. ## [Man Dissolves in Yellowstone Geothermal Pool | The Alligator News Roundup](https://alligatorpublishing.substack.com/p/man-dissolves-in-yellowstone-geothermal) _2026-08-14 · Curt Ghormley · The Alligator Blog_ Plus: Dinosaur display consumes man looking for his phone; Chicago has the answer to subway violence--ask riders to be polite; Britain honors burka-clad woman for outstanding work in empowering women. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210660696/9e39a9f57b5da1ab48c5e69bd94e1d02.mp3) ## [Friday News Roundup #21: Jurassic World and Barbie Sequel Drama, Sam Neill in Zelda, DC Films Cancels Two Shows, Cyclops Cast in X-Men](https://adamzsolnai.substack.com/p/friday-news-roundup-21-jurassic-world) _2026-08-14 · Adam Zsolnai · Loud Nerd in the Basement_ My articles from this past week in case you missed it: [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211060370/d3a1dacc57b5196c492603e36225a05d.mp3) ## [The Weekly News Roundup: August 14, 2026](https://informeddissentpodcast.substack.com/p/the-weekly-news-roundup-august-14) _2026-08-14 · LeAnne Owen · Informed Dissent_ WNBA says mean people suck, WPATH says SOC-8 is just opinion, HHS coauthor says known harms make UK trial unethical, CMS final rule says Medicaid for transing kids ends in October, with one caveat. ## [AI Double Take with Tom Martin and Sateesh Nori](https://www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/p/ai-double-take-with-tom-martin-and-271) _2026-08-13 · Tom Martin · LawDroid Manifesto_ Monthly AI News Roundup - August 2026 [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211084139/ba60d44e9e7c2c1a895730c55d1a6d42.mp3) ## [Policy: The Trump Administration Wants To Make Big Changes To Head Start](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/nx-s1-5930416/policy-the-trump-administration-wants-to-make-big-changes-to-head-start) _2026-08-13 · 1A_ When Head Start was founded, the idea was simple: give low-income kids a running start before kindergarten — not just with preschool classes and childcare, but with health screenings and support for their families. Some 60 years later, it serves more than 750,000 children — and their families — every year. But the Trump administration thinks the program is too costly and inefficient. Last week, it… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510316/npr.simplecastaudio.com/850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18/episodes/af932eec-70bf-4970-b6bf-8fe1d7a32033/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18&awEpisodeId=af932eec-70bf-4970-b6bf-8fe1d7a32033&feed=6a8Shq0O&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5930416&p=510316&d=2644&size=42318412) ## [Novig Announces ‘Responsible Trading Framework’ For Its Prediction Market, Including Minimum Age Of 21](https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/novig-announces-responsible-trading-framework) _2026-08-13 · Dustin Gouker · The Event Horizon_ Prediction markets news roundup: New York City Council is investigating Kalshi and Polymarket, while Baltimore sues the two companies. ## [Former Observer editor Rick Thames discusses his new book](https://www.wfae.org/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-08-13/former-observer-editor-rick-thames-discusses-his-new-book) _2026-08-13 · Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins_ Local news is in crisis. Newsrooms have shrunk, newspapers have closed, and communities across the country are increasingly becoming news deserts. In his new book, “Why Local News: A Memoir and Plea for an Endangered Form of Journalism,” Rick Thames argues that strong, local journalism remains essential for informed communities and democracy. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s380/audio/2026/08/ctpod20260813.mp3) ## [In Good Health: Why Measles Numbers Are On The Rise](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5929184/in-good-health-why-measles-numbers-are-on-the-rise) _2026-08-12 · 1A_ Nationwide, students, teachers, and parents are gearing up for the school year. And measles is spreading. The U.S. has already logged more cases this year than in all of 2025. It’s the highest count in 35 years. That’s in large part because measles vaccination rates have slipped below 95 percent – the threshold public health experts say is needed to stop community spread. Last week on CNN, Health… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510316/npr.simplecastaudio.com/850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18/episodes/b72cbe35-a7ec-4eb4-8cf7-9cf8b4cbea5e/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18&awEpisodeId=b72cbe35-a7ec-4eb4-8cf7-9cf8b4cbea5e&feed=6a8Shq0O&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5929184&p=510316&d=2582&size=41327430) ## [CMS reinstates Superintendent Crystal Hill; How ICE policy affected summer in NC](https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-08-11/how-ice-policy-affected-summer-in-nc) _2026-08-12 · galtieri@wfae.org (Gabe Altieri) · Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins_ First, we address breaking news as CMS reinstates Superintendent Crystal Hill. Then, Operation Charlotte’s Web, last fall’s Border Patrol operation, didn’t really end; it just quieted down. ICE officials are still making arrests here and throughout the state. In western North Carolina, there are questions about cooperation with ICE. In eastern North Carolina, a detention center could open. The… [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s380/audio/2026/08/ctpod20260812.mp3) ## [No One Is Actually Betting On Wildfires, Despite All The Heat On Prediction Markets](https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/no-one-is-actually-betting-on-wildfires) _2026-08-12 · Dustin Gouker · The Event Horizon_ Prediction markets roundup: CFTC tells Kalshi to keep operating as New York seeks to shut it down; update on FlightAware vs. Kalshi; Polymarket makes some key hires. ## [How Marvel Studios Can Regain Audience's Trust](https://adamzsolnai.substack.com/p/can-marvel-studios-regain-audiences) _2026-08-12 · Adam Zsolnai · Loud Nerd in the Basement_ It's not all doom and gloom ## [EXCLUSIVE: 'The Odyssey' Crew Member Talks Working on Christopher Nolan's Blockbuster](https://filmhighlights.substack.com/p/the-odyssey-kirsty-wilson-interview-exclusive) _2026-08-12 · Anthony John Orlando III · Film Highlights_ Kirsty Wilson discusses her experience working as a production assistant on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and helping film some of its' most memorable scenes. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210777212/079ed6c047506cb67c6a3f0280489010.mp3) ## [Book: What The Wealthy Want With America](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/11/nx-s1-5928203/book-what-the-wealthy-want-with-america) _2026-08-11 · 1A_ Journalists often say, “Follow the money.” But what if we said, “Follow billions of dollars to understand who controls this country’s political policy, technology and culture” instead? Tesla CEO, Elon Musk dropped $200 million on the 2024 election and later headed up the now defunct Department of Government Efficiency. Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos’s company paid $48 million to license and distribute… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510316/npr.simplecastaudio.com/850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18/episodes/a8d0f23e-1c0b-4fdc-8a43-b907ef992353/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=850b1091-0567-460b-874f-a7917358fb18&awEpisodeId=a8d0f23e-1c0b-4fdc-8a43-b907ef992353&feed=6a8Shq0O&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5928203&p=510316&d=2030&size=32482159)