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Oct 31, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers a Ninth Circuit ruling rejecting the Justice Department's attempt to halt processing of California ballots, alongside reports of a spoiler candidate in the Alaska Senate race. It also details France’s massive security deployment for upcoming protests, a Wall Street selloff driven by AI concerns, and Pope Leo’s absentee vote in the U.S. election. Additionally, the show discusses a federal judge’s inquiry into misconduct regarding the East Potomac golf course and celebrates the Milwaukee Brewers’ historic World Series victory.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Charles Schwab and show intro Appeals court rejects DOJ request on CA ballots Alaska Senate race and spoiler candidate controversy France warns of violence ahead of Saturday protests Wall Street drops on AI concerns and Intel loss Pope Leo casts absentee ballot in US election Judge opens inquiry into DC golf course renovation Milwaukee Brewers celebrate World Series title Sponsor: Angie home services
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