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Oct 24, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the State Department's evacuation of diplomats from the Middle East amid heightened threats from Iran and Yemen, alongside reports that Starlink technology failures are disrupting Ukraine's war efforts against Russia. It also details the Justice Department's charges against two former FBI employees over false statements regarding the Hunter Biden investigation. The broadcast includes a first-person account from a father who stopped a school shooting in Oregon, as well as brief updates on Wall Street and recent sports results.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini State Department evacuates diplomats from Middle East Ukraine Starlink issues and US-Russia diplomacy Former FBI employees charged over Hunter Biden probe Stocks close down on Wall Street Father who stopped Oregon school shooting speaks out World Series Game 1: Brewers beat Rays College football Friday results Sponsor: CFP Certified Financial Planners
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