The News Roundup For August 28, 2026
Summary
Host Todd Willick and guests discuss President Trump’s temporary beef tariff cuts, which anger ranchers amid high costs, and his trade war with Canada. The episode covers the Fed’s hawkish stance, legal battles over mail-in voting restrictions, and aggressive wildfire suppression policies. It also honors Dolly Parton’s legacy, details Meta’s $18 billion settlement over teen safety, and reports on Trump halting the Live Nation antitrust case and revoking visas for asylum seekers.
Topics discussed
Introduction and show overview
Beef prices, trade wars, and midterm election impacts
Iran war context and economic indicators
Mail-in voting restrictions and Supreme Court ruling
Wildfire conditions and federal disaster aid politics
Tribute to Dolly Parton and her legacy
Listener trivia question and winner announcement
Meta settlement and Live Nation antitrust case
Immigration crackdowns and ICE arrest records
Obituary for actor Tim Curry
Catastrophic landslide in Nepal and Tibet border
US-Canada trade tensions and tariff disputes
New sanctions on Iran and global oil markets
Russia-Ukraine war updates and NATO concerns
Gaza ceasefire status and Israeli political dynamics
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