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Oct 10, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers Hurricane Isaias threatening the Gulf Coast, President Zelensky's criticism of Trump's decision to lift Russian diesel sanctions, and an ICE shooting in New York. It also features Vice President Vance's doubts about live-streaming a firing squad execution, a report on wealth disparities among older families, and a UAE prosecutor's statement regarding a Fly Dubai co-pilot's attack plot. The broadcast concludes with details on a new $100 million STEM PhD program and the peak of the Draconid meteor shower.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Angie.com Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast Zelensky criticizes US lifting Russian diesel sanctions ICE officer shoots Dominican man in New York Vance questions live-streaming of firing squad execution Wealth gap widens between older and younger families Fly Dubai co-pilot attempted to crash plane into Israel Trump announces $100M PhD STEM support program Draconid meteor shower peaks tonight Sponsor: Midi Health
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