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Oct 22, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump returns to Washington after campaigning in South Carolina, while VP Vance addresses a controversial ad in Ohio's gubernatorial race. Senate and House intelligence leaders report no evidence of foreign interference in the voting process itself. The Supreme Court orders continued gender-affirming care for transgender inmates, and Meta faces a $25 billion fine in New Mexico over privacy violations. New research suggests psilocybin may reduce inflammation in Parkinson's patients.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries play Trump campaign rallies and Vance in Ohio Vance comments on Ramaswamy attack ad Amy Acton assault allegations and background Intelligence committees on foreign election interference Supreme Court ruling on trans inmate care Details on gender-affirming care injunction Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion Meta privacy fine and appeal plans Severe weather warnings in the Southwest Psychedelics and inflammation research intro UCSF study on psilocybin for Parkinson's Implications for neurodegenerative conditions Sponsor: Charles Schwab Choiceology podcast
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