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Oct 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers Kamala Harris campaigning in Mississippi to support Scott Cologne, highlighting rural hospital risks, while President Trump rallies in Iowa and faces a deadline for his BBC lawsuit deposition. The broadcast also reports on Merck’s positive clinical data for mRNA melanoma vaccines, the federal indictment of Virginia Senator Eloise Lucas, and a new survey identifying cost of living as a primary source of stress for Americans. Additionally, the segment notes New York City’s decision to ban horse-drawn carriages by 2028.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Dataiku Agent Management Kamala Harris and Trump campaign in Mississippi and Iowa Trump faces deadline for BBC lawsuit deposition Merck and Moderna release melanoma vaccine data Virginia Senator Eloise Lucas indicted on drug charges Survey highlights cost of living as top stressor NYC bans horse-drawn carriages by 2028 Sponsor: IXL Learning Platform
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