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Thursday Morning News Fix

Aug 20, 2026 · 8m

Summary

This episode covers a tight special election in the East Bay, where outside spending may have shifted results. A former Meta executive testified that the company hid evidence of psychological harm to children. Additionally, reports highlight rising heat and AC access issues in California, uncertainty for Ukrainians with temporary protected status, and a potential $100 million overhaul for flood-prone Highway 37.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Fidelity, Viore, and San Pellegrino Introduction to The Latest podcast East Bay special election results and AIPAC influence Meta whistleblower testimony on child safety Rising heat and lack of AC access in California Ukrainians in Bay Area fear TPS termination Highway 37 overhaul funding decision Credits and sponsors: Star One, Xfinity, Shopify
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