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Oct 24, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers ongoing Starlink disruptions in Ukraine and the country's pivot to Finnish satellite technology, alongside Trump administration tariff exemptions on Canadian packaging that impact Maine's Senate race. It also reports on France deploying 70,000 police for upcoming protests, a federal lawsuit challenging Alaska's Senate election certification, and New York City's vote to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship and show introduction Ukraine faces Starlink restrictions and seeks alternatives Canada tariff exemptions and Maine Senate race France deploys police for upcoming protest marches Wall Street stocks close down Federal lawsuit over Alaska Senate race certification New York City bans horse-drawn carriages in Central Park Sky Blakely wins all-around gold at Gymnastics Worlds BetterHelp sponsorship
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