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Oct 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump heads to Florida to campaign for Republicans ahead of the midterms, while record-high jet fuel costs drive up holiday airfares. The episode also covers the resignation of a Mississippi officer involved in the fatal shooting of a toddler and the White House's announcement of a localized ceasefire in Ukraine. Additionally, it details France's deployment of police for upcoming protests and an analysis showing that disinformation blaming immigrants for the unrest spreads significantly faster in English than in French.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Amazon Business and show intro Trump's campaign sprint and voting plans in Florida Record jet fuel prices driving up holiday airfares Mississippi officer resigns after fatal shooting of toddler Wall Street update and Ukraine ceasefire announcement France protests: security measures and disanalysis of disinformation
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