A lousy week for tech stocks; Trump’s press secretary is out, and more
Oct 17, 2026 · 3m
Summary
This episode covers the legal scrutiny of Pam Bondi's deputy, the tech sector's slide amid AI debt concerns, and European support for Zelensky as he criticizes US-Russia energy deals. It also reports on surging oil prices driven by Ukrainian strikes and Middle East tensions, West Bank settler violence, and Bulgaria's NATO request after drone attacks. Additionally, the segment highlights Tesla's "flying" Roadster demo and defines the word "apogones."
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and introduction
Trump fires press secretary Katie Zachariah
Tech stocks and AI debt concerns
Zelensky at Brussels summit and Trump's remarks
Oil prices and Middle East escalation
Settler attacks in the West Bank
Bulgaria requests NATO help after drone attacks
Tesla unveils new Roadster flying car
Word of the Week: Apogones
Citizens Bank sponsorship
Grainger sponsorship
Closing and subscription offer
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