August 21, 2026: US & Canada Race Against Clock, Roberts Allows Ballroom Work, More
Summary
US and Canadian negotiators are finalizing a trade deal to cut tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum before a midnight deadline. The Supreme Court is weighing a stay on Trump's White House ballroom construction, while former National Security Adviser John Bolton discusses the effectiveness of the Iran oil blockade. Additionally, the episode covers Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a $400 million TikTok settlement, Apple's layoffs in AI and Vision Pro teams, and the firing of Stars and Stripes' editor-in-chief.
Topics discussed
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US-Canada trade deal negotiations
Supreme Court ruling on White House ballroom
John Bolton on Iran oil exports and sanctions
Paramount-Warner Bros merger and California lawsuit
TikTok and ByteDance privacy settlement
Apple layoffs in Siri and Vision Pro teams
White House press secretary departure and Pentagon firings
Friday market numbers and stock performance
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Michigan business opportunity advertisement
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