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Oct 7, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers President Trump's controversial remarks about Iran, the shift of funding for MAGA Inc. ads to a Super PAC, and the improved condition of Krista Pike after a failed execution. It also reports on U.S. demands for transparency regarding a suspected plague death in Russia, the federal charging of a man for aiding a Canadian school shooter, and Cornell University's appointment of Sally Yates to review its sexual misconduct policies. The broadcast concludes with the death of actress Eva Marie Saint at age 102.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Mattress Firm and Tempur-Pedic Reaction to Trump's remarks on Iran and US cities MAGA Inc. Super PAC funding for political ads Krista Pike's condition after failed execution US urges Russia for info on Siberian plague death NPR News transition Charges against man aiding Canadian school shooter Cornell hires Sally Yates to review misconduct process Actress Ava Marie Saint dies at age 102
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