While driving down an East Texas country road I spotted this scene. The autumn trees and the late afternoon sun made these golden bales of hay shine just a little bit more. Fortunately I had my camera with me. (c) James Q. Eddy Jr.

Your Four State NPR/CBC & BBC World Service News Source Airing The Most Public Radio Shows in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma or Arkansas (86 Programs)

Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

Hear KRPS's weekday newscasts updated twice daily in the NPR app!

Who is Alejandro Betancourt, Trump's fixer for the Venezuelan oil deal?

NPR | By Julia Simon

Published September 2, 2026 at 3:41 AM CDT

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

The fixer for President Trump's recent deal for Venezuelan oil is Alejandro Betancourt, a self-styled "oil czar" who is under investigation in Spain and Switzerland for money laundering and tax fraud.

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

Julia Simon

Julia Simon is the Climate Solutions Correspondent on NPR's Climate Desk.