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Oct 7, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Maine Senator Susan Collins distanced herself from President Trump during a debate, while Disney argued in court that the FCC’s review of its ABC stations violates First Amendment rights. The episode also covers the U.S. moving bombers from a UK base due to drone threats, an unusually early flu season, and the stock market hitting new highs. Additionally, it reports on Canadian political tensions, Russian authorities denying plague cases at a Siberian lab, and rare NFL suspensions for officials.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Charles Schwab Sen. Susan Collins distances herself from Trump Disney sues Trump admin over ABC station licenses US bombers moved from UK base due to drone threats Early flu season and stock market highs Quebec politics and Alberta secession vote Russia denies plague outbreak at Siberian lab NFL suspends two officials for misconduct Sponsor: The Sierra Club
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