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Oct 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the new U.S. Supreme Court term, featuring arguments on religious rights, disability benefits, and climate lawsuits. It also reports on Russian drone strikes targeting bridges in Kyiv and the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for optogenetics discoveries. Additionally, the show discusses the withdrawal of U.S. bombers from Britain, student protests in France, and "Avengers: Endgame" reclaiming the top spot on the all-time box office chart.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries and show intro Supreme Court term overview and key cases Climate case and religious rights challenges Russian drone attacks on bridges in Kiev 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine US bombers withdrawn from UK base School protests disrupt classes in France Avengers Endgame reclaims box office record Promo for Up First podcast on war reporting
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