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Oct 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the Justice Department’s request to block certification of Alaska’s Senate race results, alongside a report on a Trump rally in Fort Myers. It also details the resignation of a Mississippi officer who killed a toddler during a traffic stop, a White House-announced ceasefire in Ukraine, and the start of the World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. Finally, the segment highlights the Pentagon’s release of new UFO files, including a recent sighting by FBI agents.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Capital One Saver Card DOJ seeks to block Alaska Senate election certification Trump rally in Fort Myers and midterm concerns Mississippi officer resigns after toddler's death Melania Trump brokers localized Ukraine ceasefire World Series preview: Brewers vs. Rays World Series segment sign-off Pentagon releases new UFO files Sponsor: Mattress Firm
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