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Oct 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump held a rally in Michigan, attacking Democratic candidates and dismissing fuel price concerns. The episode also covers the dispute over Ukraine’s Starlink access, a severe measles resurgence in Pennsylvania, and Lula da Silva’s victory in Brazil’s presidential election. Additionally, it highlights the surge in wind-up radio sales in the UK due to emergency preparedness warnings and reports on the box office success of the horror film Clayface.

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