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How a century-old church in Tacoma is trying to become affordable youth housing
- Diana Opong
Ford scraps all-electric SUV plan, saying drivers want hybrids

Ford will write down hundreds of millions of dollars because of the pivot. A key reason for the change, an analyst tells NPR, is that big batteries bring big costs.
- Bill Chappell
How a stranger helped this woman survive an earthquake

On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain: In 1989, Julia Weber was walking in San Francisco when an earthquake struck. A strange came to her rescue.
Stacey Abrams on the state of the DNC

Stacey Abrams is an expert on voting rights and Georgia, both of which could be crucial for the Democrat's campaign. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with her about the road to election night.
- Mia Venkat
All about the Zyn-sation of nicotine pouches

Zyn pouches are the latest nicotine craze in the world of cigarette substitutes. They're touted as a panacea for addiction to smoking and vaping. Philip Morris boasts selling more than 130 million containers in the first quarter of this year. But health experts and government officials are looking to crackdown on the sale of these pouches.
- Lola Murti
Disney reverses wrongful death decision

The Walt Disney Company has reversed its decision to toss a wrongful death suit over a Disney+ agreement.
- Jordan-Marie Smith
Opioid settlement money and a call to action

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Aneri Pattani of KFF Health News about guidelines for spending opioid settlement money issued by nearly 200 harm reduction and recovery organizations.
- Sarah Handel
Democrats and their changing views on gun control

Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz went from being endorsed by the NRA to a fierce advocate for gun control. That evolution reflects a larger shift that has been happening within the Democratic party over the last decade.
- Mia Venkat
Jon Stewart and Daily Show at the DNC

Jon Stewart hosts a special live edition of 'The Daily Show' Thursday night from the Democratic National Convention. He says he's not sure if he'll continue hosting the show after the election.
- Eric Deggans
Canada faces a massive impending railway strike

Canada’s two largest freight rail networks could come to a halt Thursday as thousands of workers are threatening to go on strike. Industry groups say it will have a devastating impact on businesses across North America
- Jackie Northam

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