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Dolly Parton Remembered, Canada Hits US With Tariffs, US Visa Revocations

Aug 26, 2026 · 14m

Summary

This episode reports on the death of Dolly Parton at age 80, featuring Julie High on her cultural impact. It also covers Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods following failed trade talks with the Trump administration. Finally, the show discusses the administration’s plan to revoke nearly 200,000 visas from tourists who claimed asylum, which experts call largely symbolic.

Topics discussed

Intro: Dolly Parton's death and Trump tariffs Dolly Parton's legacy and impact on country music Canada retaliates with tariffs on US goods Trump admin plans to revoke 200,000 visas Outro and sponsor messages
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