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Kamala Harris’s 2028 prospects; plague reports in Russia; how to get a clean brain; and more

Oct 6, 2026 · 9m

Summary

This episode covers Democrats' uncertainty over Kamala Harris's 2028 prospects and Trump's shift to private funding for campaign ads. The show also tracks a potential plague death in Russia, predicts Republican losses in state legislatures, and reports on student protests at Cornell University. Additionally, it discusses science-backed methods for brain health and a new DNA study that may confirm Thomas Jefferson’s paternity of Sally Hemings’ children.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Americans United for Separation of Church and State Democrats weigh Kamala Harris's 2028 presidential prospects Trump reverses course on taxpayer-funded campaign ads U.S. tracks potential pneumonic plague death in Russia Republicans face risk of state legislature losses in midterms Students protest at Cornell over fraternity lawsuit Science-backed ways to boost brain health via waste clearance Hair strand may solve Thomas Jefferson paternity mystery Promo: Dollars and Cents with Michelle Singletary Sponsor: Americans United for Separation of Church and State
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