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The Best Bites and Slurps of the Summer

This Labor Day, Seattle Now is bringing you a bonus episode from KUOW's food podcast Seattle Eats. On this episode, Tan Vinh reflects on the best bites and slurps of the summer with Rachel Belle. While Labor Day may feel like the end of summer, it’s not over yet. Tan and Rachel also have some places you should try before fall weather rolls in.

National

Local, state leaders push back against possible National Guard deployment to Chicago

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is expecting the National Guard to arrive in the city within days. To prepare, he has signed an executive order that requires outside forces to comply with city laws.

Europe

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski discusses Russia's war on Ukraine amid stalled talks

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski talks with NPR's Leila Fadel about the implications of Russia's escalating attacks on Ukraine amid stalled peace talks.

Europe

European leaders work to find ways to secure Ukraine if peace deal struck

The Russia and Ukraine peace process has stalled and there is no deal in sight. But European leaders are nonetheless working to come up with ways to help secure Ukraine if and when a deal is made.

National

More students head back to class without one crucial thing: their phones

This back to school season, more districts than ever have cell phone bans in place. Teachers and legislators alike say the restrictions help kids focus in class.

Politics

How Trump is decimating federal employee unions one step at a time

President Trump has ended collective bargaining rights for more than one million federal workers. Unions have sued to block the move, but agencies are terminating contracts as litigation continues.

Arts & Life

Roots of Rock: Pop hitmaker Dion

Dion, a former teen idol, was deeply influenced by blues and country music. He had his first hit, "I Wonder Why," in 1958, with the doo-wop group The Belmonts. Originally broadcast in 2000.

Arts & Life

Roots of R&B: New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint

Toussaint was an important behind-the-scenes figure in New Orleans R&B during the '50s and '60s. He later became known for his own recordings. He died in 2015. Originally broadcast in 1988.

World

Morning news brief

European leaders work to find ways to secure Ukraine if peace deal struck, China's Xi hosts Putin and Modi at high-profile summit, how workers are doing in the second Trump administration.