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"No Kings" Protests; Aid Slow for Gaza; U.S. - China Trade War Heats Up

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🗓️ 18 October 2025

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Thousands of "No Kings" rallies are planned across the U.S. today, protesting the Trump administration's policies. Plus, over a week in the Hamas-Israel ceasefire, desperately needed humanitarian aid has been slow to arrive in Gaza. We'll also look at the latest salvos in the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China.


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0:00.0

No king's events are planned across the U.S. today with large crowds expected in several cities.

0:08.5

The rallies are intended to protest the Trump administration's policies. I'm Scott Seymn.

0:13.2

And I'm Don Gagne with Up First from NPR News.

0:19.4

You know, they're saying they're referring to me as a kick.

0:21.8

I'm not a kid.

0:22.3

That was President Trump on Fox Business.

0:24.4

Many Americans aren't sure he believes that.

0:27.0

We'll tell you more about those protests.

0:29.4

Plus, over a week into the Hamas, Israel ceased fire.

0:33.4

Much needed humanitarian aid has been slow to arrive.

0:36.9

We'll also look at the rising tensions in the U.S.-China trade war.

0:41.5

Just how far will the retaliatory measures go?

0:44.5

So stay with us.

0:45.7

We have the news you need to start your weekend.

0:55.5

I'm Ira Glass.

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