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Oct 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the final week of the U.S. midterm elections, featuring President Trump’s campaign stops in Georgia and Michigan alongside former President Obama’s rally in Detroit. The report also highlights the competitive Senate race in Arkansas and the tight presidential election in Brazil, where Lula faces Flavio Bolsonaro. Additionally, the news includes an $800 million sexual abuse settlement by the Archdiocese of New York, severe flooding in the Southwest, and the Milwaukee Brewers’ lead in the World Series.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Amazon Business and show intro Trump and Obama campaign in battleground states Early voting underway in key states Midterm races intensify in Arkansas Brazil's tight presidential election NY Archdiocese $800M abuse settlement Severe flooding in the Southwest Brewers lead World Series 2-0 Sponsor: Rosetta Stone
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