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Zelenskyy doesn’t mince words about Trump

Oct 15, 2026 · 13m

Summary

Ukrainian President Zelensky sharply criticized Trump's ties with Putin and urged European leaders to bolster support amid intelligence gaps and Russian attacks. U.S. inflation unexpectedly surged to 3.7% due to rising fuel costs, reviving pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates before midterms. A top law firm accidentally emailed staff about spinning off its AI unit, highlighting the sector's high-stakes AI investments. Finally, the FBI arrested a Saudi employee for allegedly bugging OpenAI, raising concerns about state-sponsored espionage in the AI race.

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Sponsor: Hard Lessons podcast Show intro and daily news overview Ukraine war: Zelensky interview and US support US inflation surge and political implications Freshfields email blunder and legal AI strategy Alleged espionage incident at OpenAI Salmon producers using chicken feed Outro and show notes Sponsor: Vantage Score Sponsor: Strategic Alternatives podcast
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