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Oct 30, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump is resuming weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas to support candidates ahead of Election Day, while Wall Street sees a tech sector sell-off driven by concerns over massive AI spending and high oil prices. Additionally, the head of California's High-Speed Rail Authority resigned amid ongoing budget and schedule controversies. The broadcast also covers a federal judge blocking new Medicaid work rules, nationwide student protests in Italy over cost of living, and a cruise ship stranded in Cambodia due to fuel costs.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Thumbtack Trump weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas Tech sector sell-off and AI spending concerns California High-Speed Rail CEO resignation Market update: Nasdaq remains down Judge blocks Trump admin Medicaid work rules Student protests and strikes in Italy Cruise ship stranded in Cambodia due to fuel costs Sponsor: Bowlin Branch
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