September 19, 2025

Trump suggests return to base in Afghanistan; Kershaw to retire

19 minutes

On today's episode:

President Donald Trump suggests regulators should revoking licenses of broadcasters that give him bad publicity. Critics fear the administration is threatening free speech.

Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival China.

Taliban release British couple who had been held for months in Afghanistan on undisclosed charges.

Pete Buttigieg rallies against redistricting in home state of Indiana.

What to know about Fat Bear Week, and the brawny bruins ready to battle for the title.

Kennedy's advisory panel recommends new restrictions on MMRV vaccines.

DC leaders defend crime fighting efforts to Congress as federal law enforcement surge continues.

Senate confirms 48 of Trump's nominees at once after changing the chamber's rules.

Trump wraps up UK state visit with gratitude for his hosts while largely sidestepping tough issues.

Trump and Starmer disagree over the possibility of a Palestinian state.

Kimmel's suspension is the latest display of Trump's growing power over the US media landscape.

Officials find remains they believe are Travis Decker, wanted in killings of his 3 young daughters.

Officers killed by gunfire in rural Pennsylvania were hoping to arrest a suspected stalker.

Intel’s best day since the 1980s helps drive Wall Street to more records.

Buffalo outlasts Miami to kick off Week 3 in the NFL, two-time World Series champion pitcher Clayton Kershaw is set to retire, a last-second victory helps Indiana advance in the WNBA Playoffs and a two-time Stanley Cup champion announces his last.

Björn Borg tells the AP about drug overdoses and quitting tennis in his 20s.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami near deal to extend contract through at least 2026, AP source says.

American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese food.

AP Exclusive: Russia, Vietnam using energy profits to avoid possible US sanctions for arms deals.

Ukraine aims to expand its weapons industry to deter Russia and help allies.

UK, Lithuania and Latvia detain people over allegations of arson and spying for Russia.

Strikes and protests roil France, pitting the streets against Macron and his new prime minister.

—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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