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Oct 30, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers President Trump's campaign stops in competitive states amid early voting surges and a Ninth Circuit ruling rejecting DOJ election scrutiny. It also details a massive $6 billion cyber heist on Binance, likely linked to North Korea, and the Milwaukee Brewers' championship parade. Additionally, the report highlights Pope Leo XIV's confirmation of his U.S. vote and soaring profits for major oil companies driven by global supply disruptions.

Topics discussed

Trump campaign stops in Kansas and Iowa Early voting stats and DOJ legal setback Alaska Senate ballot fraud allegations Tech stock selloff and AI investment doubts Binance suffers $6 billion cyber heist Milwaukee Brewers World Series parade Fan reactions to Brewers championship Pope Leo XIV confirms voting in midterms Vatican statement on Pope's civic duty Oil companies report soaring profits Rising fuel prices and supply issues Oil company dividends and market stance HomeServe advertisement
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