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Nov 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the fallout from midterm elections, noting that President Trump agrees with Vice President Vance’s blame of Iran war costs for Republican losses while two Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain undecided. The broadcast also reports on First Lady Melania Trump hosting Russian and Ukrainian representatives to discuss a recent humanitarian mission in Aleshky. Additionally, the segment includes updates on European flight bomb threats, cost-of-living protests in France, and the awarding of the Avery Fisher Music Prize to pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Trump and Vance blame Iran war for election losses Undecided Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska Melania Trump hosts Russia and Ukraine at White House Transition to international news Bomb threats cause flight diversions in Europe Protests in France over cost of living Jean-Yves Thibaudet wins Avery Fisher Music Prize Sign-off and transition to sponsor Sponsor: Mint Mobile
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