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Oct 8, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers a judge's order to preserve evidence from Krista Pike's failed execution in Tennessee, alongside President Trump's claim that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. The broadcast also highlights new polling showing record support for Medicare for All, the arrest of an 18-year-old accused of planning a Mall of America attack, and updates on Tropical Storm Seiz. Finally, it features a report on a 165-million-year-old Jurassic mammal fossil found in Inner Mongolia that provides the earliest evidence of chewing and suckling.

Topics discussed

Judge orders preservation of evidence in Krista Pike case Trump claims he deserves Nobel Peace Prize Polling shows rising support for Medicare for All Man accused of plotting Mall of America attack Tropical Storm Seiz gaining strength Ancient mammal fossil reveals early chewing traits Sponsor message from Mint Mobile
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