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Nov 8, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers Stephen Miller’s appointment as White House chief of staff amid anticipated congressional investigations, Attorney General Todd Blanche’s defense of representing administration officials, and Gadi Eisenkot’s selection to form a new Israeli government. The broadcast also reports on upcoming US-Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response to potential tariff repeals, and a feature on the University of Maryland’s campus farm.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Stephen Miller named White House Chief of Staff Tensions over congressional oversight of administration Israel: Gadi Eisenkot selected to form new government US, Russia, and Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi Canada welcomes US push to repeal tariffs University of Maryland campus farm and veterinary education Montana voters approve limits on corporate political spending Sponsor: Mattress Firm and Tempur-Pedic
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