Evening Wire: Dolly Parton Passes Away & China Responds to Sanctions on Iran | 8.25.26
Summary
This episode covers President Trump’s military actions in the Strait of Hormuz and China’s response to new economic sanctions. It also details Canada’s retaliatory tariffs, a lawsuit against NYC’s mayor over government-run grocery stores, and Target’s apology for a Halloween costume. Additional stories include an illegal immigrant trucker’s fatal crash, Jed York’s prostitution sting, Ghislaine Maxwell’s denied appeal, and the death of Dolly Parton.
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Sponsors: Kalshi and Jerry Insurance
Trump clears Strait of Hormuz; China responds to sanctions
Canada threatens retaliatory tariffs after failed talks
NYC immigrant owners sue Mayor Mamdani over gov stores
Target apologizes for Halloween costume deemed racist
Illegal immigrant trucker fatally hits man on interstate
Sponsor: Balance of Nature health supplements
49ers owner Jed York arrested in prostitution sting
Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's bid for freedom
Student committed to psych hospital over pro-Trump flyer
Surrogate mother gives birth; baby in critical condition
Country music legend Dolly Parton passes away at 80
Outro and repeat of Kalshi sponsorship
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