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Trump’s new press secretary; Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis; D.C.’s best restaurants; and more

Oct 14, 2026 · 9m

Summary

This episode covers the federal search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home amid immigration paperwork investigations and heated Senate debates in Georgia, Maine, and Iowa. It also details the White House’s response to new press secretary Katie Zachariah’s unverified legal credentials and Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis. Additionally, the show reports on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s failed renovation, shares knee-strengthening exercises from an orthopedic surgeon, and highlights the Post’s top 40 D.C. area restaurants.

Topics discussed

Sponsor and episode preview Federal search of Ilhan Omar's home Senate debates in Georgia, Maine, and Iowa New White House press secretary debut and background Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation flaws Knee health exercise routine from expert Top 40 restaurants in the D.C. area Correction and closing sponsor message
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