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NATO Allies Announce Billions in New Spending to Placate Trump

Jul 7, 2026 · 13m

Summary

Maine’s Graham Plattner is expected to exit the Senate race after sexual assault allegations prompted Democratic leaders to withdraw support. SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100, triggering ETF buying pressure, while NATO announces billions in military deals to appease U.S. demands. The episode also covers Iran’s missile attacks on ships, Hamas’s symbolic dissolution of its governing committee, and a lighthearted discussion on collecting cheesy travel souvenirs.

Topics discussed

Sponsor message from ReliaQuest Graham Plattner expected to exit Maine Senate race SpaceX joins Nasdaq 100 and impact on ETFs Market update: Tech correction and small-cap rally Walmart price cuts and Toyota US production plans NATO announces billions in new military deals Iran Revolutionary Guard fires missiles at ships Hamas dissolves governing committee amid peace talks Collecting cheesy souvenirs while traveling
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