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Oct 13, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump campaigns in Alaska and other states ahead of the midterms, while U.S.-South Korea intelligence sharing faces reported friction. The segment also covers Hurricane Isaias leaving thousands without power in Florida and mixed stock market results driven by modest home sales gains. Additionally, the White House requests the resignation of the U.S. ambassador to Greece amid misconduct allegations, and analysts predict a surge in housing inventory as older homeowners sell.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship and show introduction Trump campaigns in Alaska and other states US-South Korea intelligence sharing tensions Hurricane Isaias leaves Florida without power Stocks, home sales, and bank earnings IMF raises global growth forecast US Ambassador to Greece asked to resign Boomer housing sales impact on market Pope Leo undergoes lung surgery Podcast promotion for Your Turn with Alison Aubrey
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