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Oct 30, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Tech stocks plummeted as investors questioned AI spending, while Binance suffered a record $6 billion cyber heist attributed to North Korean hackers. The Justice Department escalated its feud with California election officials by subpoenaing Los Angeles workers, and Senator Chris Murphy warned of potential U.S. military action against Iran. Additionally, Scottish police are investigating Prince Andrew for hosting Jeffrey Epstein at the Balmoral Estate.

Topics discussed

Intro and tech stocks drop on AI spending doubts Binance suffers $6 billion crypto heist DOJ subpoenas LA election workers over voter rolls Bridge USA helps students navigate polarized campuses Concerns over potential US-Israel strike on Iran Scottish police investigate Prince Andrew and Epstein Preview of NPR Politics Podcast midterm poll
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