September 11, 2025

Politicians react to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

24 minutes

On today's episode:

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university; shooter still at large.

Politicians who have experienced violence directly react to Charlie Kirk shooting.

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks.

Trial starts for a man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump.

Polish PM Tusk vows to press ahead with military modernization after Russian drone incursion.

Israeli airstrikes on Yemen kill at least 35, Houthi officials say.

The Tigers dominate the Yankees to earn a rare season series win, a World Series-winning first baseman retires, an NFC quarterback is doubtful to play in Week 2, the NBA won’t rush an investigation into a star player and the NCAA ousts three players for gambling.

South Korea says detained Korean workers released from Georgia facility before flight home.

Labor Department watchdog to audit jobs and inflation reports from embattled BLS.

Senate committee approves Trump's Fed Board nominee, raising concerns about its independence.

Over 40% of arrests in Trump's DC law enforcement surge relate to immigration, AP analysis finds.

3 fired FBI officials sue Patel, saying he bowed to Trump administration's 'campaign of retribution'.

NATO scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drones in Poland, raising fears of war spillover.

Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was 'recklessness,' but she defends his abilities.

A stabbing death in North Carolina is driving political messaging ahead of the general elections.

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped.

Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in first meeting in over a year.

3 teens critically wounded in shooting at suburban Denver high school, including suspected shooter.

US stocks inch to more records as inflation slows and Oracle soars.

Prices in the US supply line before they hit consumers unexpectedly fell 0.1% in August.

Democratic senator warns colleagues of 'distorted system' if college sports bill passes.

Tigers have had at least 8 employees accused of misconduct toward woman, according to The Athletic.

NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno St, San Jose St.

UK's Starmer fires Britain's ambassador to the US over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Death toll is rising after more Israeli airstrikes, this time on Yemen with at least 35 killed and more than 130 wounded.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels say Israel is striking the capital, Sanaa.

IDF releases video claimed to show operation in the outskirts of the Sheikh Radwan area in Gaza City.

—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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