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Zelenskyy, US Envoys Discuss Peace Talks, Trump-Russia Backlash, More

Oct 18, 2026 · 6m

Summary

Zelensky discusses peace talks and Starlink restrictions with U.S. officials, while Treasury Secretary Bessent criticizes his claims. The episode covers backlash over Trump’s waiver of Russian energy sanctions and a deadly fire at an Alberta military base amid a provincial separation referendum. Other stories include a West Bank journalist attack, Trump’s endorsement of Netanyahu, and Pope Leo’s recovery. Finally, the show previews major defense and tech earnings, China’s export bans, and the box office success of the Elizabeth Holmes documentary.

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Sponsor: PayPal Pay Later Zelensky accuses US of restricting Starlink Republicans criticize Trump's Russia sanctions waiver Alberta fire investigation and separation referendum West Bank journalist attacks and Israel election Pope Leo returns to Vatican after surgery Defense sector earnings and record procurement Netflix earnings expectations and workforce cuts China restricts exports of 40 key technologies India crackdown on Nestle and Unilever claims Elizabeth Holmes documentary box office success Sponsor: PayPal Checkout Sponsor: Edward Jones Sponsor: Cincinnati Insurance
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