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Nov 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers President Trump's shifting stance on the Iran conflict and his refusal to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alongside House Speaker Mike Johnson's resignation following Republican midterm losses. The report also features Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear discussing the 2028 presidential race and a UN report highlighting a massive shortfall in climate adaptation funding for developing nations.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Synchrony Bank Trump comments on Iran war and midterm results Speaker Mike Johnson steps aside from leadership Democratic governors and 2028 presidential hopes UN report on climate adaptation funding shortfall U.S. stocks soar following midterm elections New investigation into Cornell University rape allegations NASA's SWIFT telescope re-enters Earth's atmosphere Idaho voters choose official state gun Sponsor: HomeServe
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