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.
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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
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