Another Frat Party Assault Case, New Voting Rules & Winnie-the-Pooh Turns 100 - Thursday, October 15, 2026
Summary
This episode covers new sexual assault allegations at a University of Chicago fraternity and ongoing leadership debates at Cornell. It also examines concerns over U.S. support for Ukraine, including Starlink restrictions and missed missile warnings. Other stories include rising inflation, a prison fight involving Sean Combs, an early flu season, and new voting rules for the midterms.
Topics discussed
Episode introduction and news preview
Sexual assault allegations at University of Chicago and Cornell
Ukraine concerns over Starlink limits and intel sharing
Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz and oil price impact
Inflation report and Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
Santa Ana winds and wildfire risk in Southern California
Sponsor: Boll and Branch bedding
Early flu season and unusual geographic spread
Sean Combs prison fight and head injury
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation failures
Winnie the Pooh 100th anniversary celebrations
Sponsor: Wild Grain bakery products
New state voting rules for midterm elections
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