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Oct 30, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the Alaska election controversy involving a potential "Dan Sullivan" ballot confusion and the DOJ's escalating investigation. It also reports on a legal challenge to New York Attorney General Letitia James's role in a gang rape case, a study on the long timelines required to save for a home down payment, and the Senate's inaction on permanent daylight saving time. Additionally, the segment details an FTC inquiry into algorithmic pricing at major retailers and a call from oceanographer Sylvia Earle to ban krill fishing near Antarctica.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Odoo and show introduction Alaska election dispute over two Dan Sullivans Cornell rape accused challenge AG Letitia James Study on time to save for home down payment Alphabet stock drop impacts US market Senate inaction on permanent daylight saving time FTC inquiry into dynamic pricing by major firms Sylvia Earle urges end to Antarctic krill fishing Sponsor: CFP certified financial planners
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