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Oct 22, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the U.S. and Israel planning a post-election strike on Iran, a congressional inquiry into SpaceX's Star Shield delays for Ukraine, and President Trump's upcoming deposition in his BBC lawsuit. It also details new federal aid for farmers facing high diesel costs, the indictment of a Virginia state senator for drug trafficking, and research showing crows process visual information faster than humans.

Topics discussed

US and Israel planning post-election attack on Iran Inquiry into SpaceX Star Shield delays for Ukraine Trump BBC lawsuit deposition deadline and background Billion-dollar aid package for US farmers Charges against Virginia Senator Louise Lucas Research on crow decision-making speed Rare solar alignment at Egyptian temple NPR Politics Podcast: Texas midterm races
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