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U.S. Missile Policy for Ukraine; UAW Strike Anniversary; Civilian Space Tourism

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πŸ—“οΈ 14 September 2024

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Ukraine has been asking for permission to use Western-supplied long-range missiles to strike deep within Russian territory. The Biden administration has not given Ukraine the green light on that β€” we'll look at what that means in this protracted conflict. Also, it's been a year since a massive and coordinated United Auto Workers Strike secured better pay for workers - but a year on, workers are worried about job security. Plus, a new era in space tourism, with a civilian taking a space walk. He didn't have any NASA astronaut training, but we'll tell you what he DID have.

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Ukraine wants to be able to use long-range missiles inside Russia and some

0:07.3

U.S. allies agree. But the Biden administration hasn't given the green light

0:11.4

for that. At least not yet, I'm Scott Simon.

0:14.6

I'm Aisha Roscoe and this is up first from NPR News.

0:18.2

So what is the US's policy on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles inside Russia?

0:27.0

We'll break it down for you.

0:29.0

Plus it's been a year since the United Auto Workers Strike made waves.

0:32.0

I'll tell you how autoworkers feel now.

0:35.0

And a big moment for space tourism, a civilian suited up and went for a heck of a ride.

0:41.0

You don't need to be a NASA trained astronaut now, but there is something you will need.

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