Midterm Polls, Russia Policy Shift & College Football Chaos - Monday, October 19, 2026
Summary
This episode covers the final two-week sprint for the midterms, highlighting new polls showing a tough environment for Republicans and a White House press secretary turnover. It also details President Trump’s decision to waive sanctions on Russia, escalating tensions with Ukraine, and major unrest in France. Other stories include a deadly military fire in Canada, Pope Leo’s return after lung cancer surgery, and a historic weekend of upsets in college football.
Topics discussed
Episode introduction and news preview
Midterm election polling and campaign strategies
White House press secretary transition
Trump's easing of sanctions on Russia
Protests and unrest in France
Military fire tragedy in Canada
California wildfires and East Coast storm
Sponsor segment: Rosetta Stone
Pope Leo's return after surgery
New sunscreen ingredient approved in US
College football upsets and tragedy
Elizabeth Holmes documentary box office
Sponsor segment: Odoo
Money Monday: The pumpkin spice tax
Closing remarks and sign-off
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