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Oct 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

With the US midterm elections eight days away, President Trump campaigns in Michigan, labeling Democratic Senate candidate Abdul Al-Sayed a "jihadist," while in Alaska, candidate Mary Peltola recovers from a car crash. Internationally, Brazil’s Lula da Silva wins a fourth term, defying a right-wing regional wave. The episode also covers arrests in a Jordan church attack, a Texas startup developing genetically engineered military dogs, and the World Series shifting to Central Florida.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Trump campaigns in Michigan, attacks Al-Sayed Alaska: Peltola recovers from car crash Brazil: Lula wins election against Bolsonaro Jordan: Arrests made in church attack Texas startup engineers military dogs World Series: Brewers lead Rays 2-0 Sponsor: HomeServe home protection
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