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At Least 68 Killed in Spain Train Crash, and Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Ballot

Oct 29, 2026 · 9m

Summary

This episode covers the aftermath of a deadly Spanish train crash, highlighting survivor accounts and systemic safety failures. It also reports on Vice President Vance’s diplomatic outreach to Iran and Democratic efforts to stack the Alaska Senate ballot. Additionally, the segment addresses potential Hatch Act violations by Trump cabinet members campaigning for midterms and honors the legacy of late labor leader Dolores Huerta.

Topics discussed

Promo for Broadway play 'Here There Are Blueberries' Introduction and date Spain train crash: survivors and safety failures Vance proposes talks with Iran; Trump weighs strikes Alaska ballot stacking to boost Peltola Cabinet officials accused of Hatch Act violations Dolores Huerta dies at 96; legacy of UFW Promo for free NYT election coverage
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