9:50 am today

USA correspondent Ron Elving

From Nine To Noon, 9:50 am today

Ron discusses RepublicanĀ presidential nomineeĀ Donald Trump's choice to lean into vulgar language and sex jokes.

Is it a closing strategy, or evidence of something awry?

Also, Polls remain deadlocked both nationally and in decisive swing state in the lead up to next month's US election.

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Republican Presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to attendees during a campaign rally at the Johnny Mercer Theatre on September 24, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia. The former president spoke to attendees on various plans including the tax code, U.S. manufacturing, and future economic opportunities if reelected for a second term. Trump continues campaigning around the country ahead of the November 6 presidential election.   Brandon Bell/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Brandon Bell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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Ron Elving is a Senior Editor and Correspondent, Washington Desk for NPR news.