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Nov 8, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers ongoing protests in France demanding higher wages and better school conditions, alongside President Trump’s decision to replace his Chief of Staff with Stephen Miller following midterm losses. The report also details the Justice Department’s intervention in a Texas lawsuit against Planned Parenthood and the aftermath of Russell Brand’s rape convictions in the UK. Finally, the segment highlights NASA’s new call for applicants to join the astronaut corps supporting the Artemis lunar program.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship and show introduction France: Fourth weekend of wage and school protests Trump replaces Chief of Staff with Stephen Miller DOJ intervenes in Texas lawsuit against Planned Parenthood Russell Brand jailed and books pulled after convictions NASA opens applications for new lunar astronauts Sign-off and transition to sponsor Open Door sponsorship message
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