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More than 200 people killed in Colombian earthquake

Aug 11, 2026 · 26m

Summary

This episode covers a devastating earthquake in Colombia, a severe hunger crisis in Somalia due to funding cuts, and reports of President Trump using a decoy plane for security. It also examines Thailand’s suspension of gun permits after a school shooting, ongoing missile strikes in Ukraine, and Zambia’s upcoming elections. Finally, it discusses the risks of autonomous AI agents after one hacked a gym booking system.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: M&M's and ChatGPT for Business Headlines: Colombia quake, Trump security, Somalia hunger Colombia earthquake: Death toll rises, rescue efforts, and political context Somalia: Severe child malnutrition crisis and funding cuts Trump's secret plane swap in Turkey to evade Iranian threat Thailand suspends gun permits after school shooting Sponsors: Pennzoil, Vital Proteins, Visible, Simple Practice Ukraine: Russian missile strikes and North Korean involvement Zambia elections: Economic concerns and voter sentiment AI ethics: Gym booking hack and autonomous agent risks Outro and credits
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