September 15, 2025

Motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain; big night for 'The Studio' at Emmys

22 minutes

On today's episode:

Qatar hosts summit in response to Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha, seeking to restrain such attacks.

Rubio is in Israel in wake of Qatar attack as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza.

Merz's conservatives ahead but far-right party the biggest winner in German local elections.

Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the left.

Bobby Hart, co-wrote 'Last Train to Clarksville' and other hits for the Monkees, dead at 86.

The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates.

After Charlie Kirk's death, workers learn the limits of free speech in and out of their jobs.

Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI.

Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China.

Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities.

'The Studio' and Seth Rogen have record-setting Emmys as Noah Wyle and 'The Pitt' get top drama wins.

Sean Astin, who starred in 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Rudy,' is elected as SAG-AFTRA's new president.

FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowout.

Minneapolis suburb's candidates campaign amid fear and violence after political assassinations.

ICE officer fatally shoots suspect after being dragged by car near Chicago, officials say.

Missouri Senate passes Trump-backed plan that could help Republicans win an additional US House seat.

Ebola vaccination begins in southern Congo.

Pope Leo XIV marvels at 'huge learning curve' in an interview released on his 70th birthday.

Taliban says it discussed normalizing relations in meeting with US envoys.

Unemployment, inflation and GDP growth will be worse this year than projected, budget office says.

Boeing workers reject their latest contract offer, extending strike at three Midwest plants.

Wall Street coasts to the finish of its best week in the last 5.

The defending champs soar in a Super Bowl rematch, a star QB suffers a significant injury, an SEC team is on the rise and a historic program plummets in the AP Top 25, winless college football teams make coaching changes, a Sunday night rivalry on the diamond and a star boxer dies.

Ohtani's lawyers say he was victim of likeness misuse in real estate deal, move to dismiss lawsuit.

FanDuel agrees to pay Jaguars roughly $5M to offset losses from ex-employee's theft, AP source says.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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