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Oct 10, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, highlighting ongoing flooding threats and power outages across the Southeast. It also reports on the FDA’s delay in completing its review of the abortion pill Mifepristone amid legal challenges from Republican states. Additionally, the show examines the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, noting continued strikes and stalled reconstruction in Gaza. Finally, the segment addresses two powerful earthquakes in Panama and the growing trend of voters using AI chatbots to research candidates for the upcoming midterms.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Charles Schwab Hurricane Isaias flooding and aftermath FDA review of abortion pill Mifepristone Israel-Gaza ceasefire status and strikes Earthquakes in Panama and Canal status Voters using AI chatbots for election research Sponsor: HomeServe
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