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Oct 21, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers Democrats leveraging historical populism to compete in deep red states, alongside a report on Israeli forces detaining activists during an olive harvest in the West Bank. The Supreme Court ruling requiring the continuation of gender-affirming care for transgender federal inmates is also discussed. Additionally, the broadcast includes news on New Mexico suing Jeffrey Epstein’s former associates and the UK government approving new offshore gas drilling despite its previous ban.

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Sponsor: Charles Schwab NPR News Now Introduction Democrats embrace prairie populism in red states Trump rallies for Darlene Graham in South Carolina Israel detains activists during West Bank olive harvest Supreme Court upholds gender-affirming care for inmates New Mexico sues Epstein's former attorney and accountant UK approves new North Sea gas drilling project Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries
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