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Oct 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Ukraine reports ongoing disruptions to its Starshield satellite network, prompting President Trump to consider contacting Elon Musk, while Vladimir Putin confirms resuming U.S.-led peace talks but rejects ceasefire compromises. The Supreme Court ruled that New Hampshire cannot accept student IDs for voter verification, a decision affecting similar bans in other states. Additionally, the World Series begins between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, both seeking their first championship, and the Justice Department is investigating former DHS advisor Corey Lewandowski.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: University at Buffalo research Ukraine Starshield issues and Trump comments Putin confirms peace talks but rejects compromise Supreme Court ruling on New Hampshire student IDs Details on student ID voting bans and lawsuits Ramaswamy defends attack ad against Amy Acton DOJ investigation into Corey Lewandowski World Series preview: Brewers vs. Rays Historical context of first-time World Series teams Sponsor: IXL educational platform
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