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Oct 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Hundreds rallied in Ithaca, New York, to support a former Cornell student alleging sexual assault, while Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito revealed he is considering retirement. The episode also covers UN warnings about severe humanitarian crises in Gaza and the U.S. Air Force withdrawing bombers from a base in England. Additionally, it reports on a community memorial for a famous live-streamed eagle in California and Amazon’s $1 billion investment in data center communities.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: LeafFilter gutter cleaning Rally in Ithaca supports Cornell student Jane Doe Gov. Hochul and future protests in Ithaca Justice Alito considers retiring from Supreme Court UN warns Gaza basic needs unmet; medical supply delays Gaza food crisis and displacement as winter approaches US Air Force bombers recalled from UK base Mourning ceremony for Jackie the Eagle in Big Bear Tributes and legacy of Jackie the Eagle Amazon invests $1B in data center communities Sign-off by Linda Kenyon Sponsor: Charles Schwab Choiceology podcast
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