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Donald Trump defends his Russian diesel plan; another missile hits Riyadh airport, and more

Oct 13, 2026 · 3m

Summary

This episode covers Trump's defense of lifting Russian diesel export restrictions and Zelensky's warning on continued strikes. It reports on deadly Houthi attacks on a Saudi airport and a US immigration raid on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Additionally, the segment details Britain's accusation that Iran planned a terror plot, LVMH's slowing Chinese demand, and Volkswagen's call for European protection against Chinese auto competition.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship and introduction Trump defends Russian diesel export decision Missile strikes on Riyadh airport Raid on Ilhan Omar's home Iran blamed for UK terror plot LVMH sales slow in China Volkswagen head urges EU action on China Nobel Prize in Economics awarded Figure of the day: bacteria in the mouth Sponsorship and outro
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