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Oct 28, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the deadlock in Israel's election, where neither side has secured a majority, and the political implications of record Arab voter turnout. It also examines how rising household costs are influencing Midwestern voters ahead of the U.S. midterms, alongside the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady despite inflation pressures. The broadcast concludes with the sentencing of a Minnesota food fraud perpetrator and the death of labor leader Dolores Huerta.

Topics discussed

Israel election deadlock and coalition challenges Midwestern affordability concerns in midterms Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady Minnesota food fraud sentencing Death of Dolores Huerta and legacy Mason-Dixon line chart auction Promo for NPR Politics Podcast
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