Cornell's Sweeping Changes, AI 'Worm' Warning & Flag Football Boom - Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Summary
Cornell University is overhauling its sexual assault response by banning fraternity parties and involving state police, while Texas prosecutors consider charges against an ICE agent who allegedly hit a man with his SUV. The episode also covers the resignation of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, warnings about AI "worms" spreading to smart home devices, and Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis. Additional stories include a historic $1.2 billion fine for Bank of America, the rise of girls' flag football, and a growing shortage of skilled trades workers.
Topics discussed
Introduction and episode preview
Cornell University's new sexual assault response
ICE agent hit-and-run investigation in Houston
Incentives for migrant self-deportation
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador
AI security threats and Anthropic warnings
NASA Perseverance rover sets Mars record
Sponsor: Wild Grain
Measles outbreaks and vaccination efforts
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer
Bank of America faces $1.2 billion fine
Growth of girls' flag football
Sponsor: Boll & Branch bedding
Shortage of skilled trade workers in the U.S.
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