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Oct 22, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the intensifying midterm election campaign, highlighting rallies by President Trump and former President Obama amid concerns over Republican support in key states. It also reports on renewed Russian and Ukrainian attacks following diplomatic talks, a new poll showing broad bipartisan support for stricter AI regulation, and a federal judge ordering Trump to sit for a deposition in his BBC defamation lawsuit. Additionally, the segment examines how rising home prices have doubled the time required for Americans to save for a starter home.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Midterm election campaign trails for Trump and Democrats Political risks for Republicans in deep red states Russia-Ukraine conflict and diplomatic talks Poll: Bipartisan support for AI regulation Trump ordered to sit for BBC defamation deposition Rising time required to save for a starter home Sponsor: HomeServe home protection plans
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