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Oct 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers Israel's first national vote since the October 7th attacks, highlighting a tight race that threatens Prime Minister Netanyahu's hold on power. It also reports on President Trump's campaign rally in Mississippi supporting Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and the ongoing processing delays for immigrant visas despite a federal court ruling. Additionally, the segment details the DOJ's new criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and shares research indicating that macaque monkeys develop heightened germ aversion after surviving an outbreak.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Dataiku Agent Management Israel voting begins after October 7 attacks Trump campaign rally in Mississippi Immigrant visa processing stalled despite court order New charges against former FBI Director Comey Study: Macaques become germaphobic after outbreak Sponsor: Rosetta Stone language learning
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