Just A Dude and the News: 09/26/2025

Summary In this episode of Just a Dude in the News, host Nathan Bollman covers significant current events from September 19th to 26th, 2025. The discussion includes President Trump's new tariffs aimed at reshoring jobs, health concerns regarding acetaminophen and autism, a tragic shooting at an ICE facility, potential government shutdowns, the Ryder Cup, AI risks, and an inspiring story of a young podcaster. The episode emphasizes the importance of staying informed and engaged with the news.   Takeaways President Trump announced new import tariffs to protect domestic jobs. The tariffs aim to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. Health concerns about acetaminophen and autism are sparking debates. A tragic shooting at an ICE facility highlights immigration tensions. The government is preparing for a potential shutdown due to stalled funding talks. The Ryder Cup showcases national pride and unity through sports. AI leaders warn of extinction-level risks from unchecked technology. James Comey faces legal challenges related to his tenure as FBI Director. The CDC shifts COVID vaccine recommendations to a personal choice model. A young podcaster wins a national challenge, highlighting the power of youth voices.     Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Just A Dude and the News 01:05 Trump Unveils Sweeping New Import Tariffs on Drugs and Trucks 03:20 Trump Administration Links Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism Rates 05:29 Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility Leaves One Dead, Two Injured Amid Rising Tensions 07:26 White House Prepares for Government Shutdown with Mass Layoff Plans 09:12 Ryder Cup Kicks Off with Trump in Attendance Amid Global Spotlight 10:50 AI Safety Concerns Escalate with Warnings from Industry Leaders 12:30 Comey Faces Federal Charges in Ongoing Justice Department Probe 13:56 CDC Drops Universal COVID Vaccine Recommendation, Opts for Personal Choice 15:22 Major Auto Recalls from Toyota and Hyundai Spark Consumer Alerts 16:36 Texas Teen Wins NPR Student Podcast Challenge with Family History Tale 17:40 Wrap-up   Keywords current events, economic policy, tariffs, health concerns, immigration, government shutdown, sports, AI risks, uplifting stories Want to be a guest on Just A Dude Podcast? Send Nathan Bollman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/justadudepodcast Our Website: https://justadudepodcast.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/justadudepodcast https://ko-fi.com/justadudepodcast Please remember to follow, review, like, and share! Your support helps us grow!