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Oct 28, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers ongoing vote counting in Israel, where exit polls suggest no clear winner for Prime Minister Netanyahu, and a legal battle in Alaska over a potential election dispute involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan. The broadcast also reports on a Federal appeals court ruling to lower debit card swipe fees, the discovery of a potential new dwarf planet in the outer solar system, and the Tampa Bay Rays’ 12th-inning rally to avoid being swept in the World Series.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Israel election: Netanyahu's supporters rally despite exit polls Alaska sues DOJ over election lawsuit involving two Dan Sullivans Federal court rules debit card swipe fees must decrease Astronomers discover potential new dwarf planet in outer solar system Tampa Bay Rays avoid sweep in World Series Game 4 Asian stocks rise ahead of Federal Reserve rate decision Sponsor: Sierra Club
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