9.23 | Washington Wednesday · Trump at U.N.

Wed » Hunter Baker considers what President Trump’s U.N. speech reveals about his use of American power—and the principle behind it. Also: Baker turns to Xi Jinping’s Washington visit, what Beijing wants on Taiwan, and whether campaign money still moves voters. In Nepal, flood survivors remain suspended between loss and rebuilding. Plus: an Illinois worm farmer finds value where he least expected it, Fat Bear Week rewards excess, and Janie B. Cheaney reflects on hymns that still carry hope through dark times. EP 3493 · Wed Sep 23, 2026 Today’s stories > Wednesday morning news > Washington Wednesday: What power is for > Nepal: Life in limbo > Fat Bear Week: Fit to be fat » Vote here > Worm farm: Where the value is > Janie B. Cheaney: Singing still ⏳ ONE WEEK LEFT: Order your commemorative sticker celebrating 15 years and 100 million downloads.