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Oct 8, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers a judge's order to preserve evidence from Krista Pike's failed execution in Tennessee, alongside President Trump's claim that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. It also reports on new polling showing record support for Medicare for All, the arrest of an 18-year-old accused of plotting a Mall of America attack, and the strengthening of Tropical Storm Seiz. Finally, the show highlights a 165-million-year-old fossil in Inner Mongolia that provides the earliest evidence of mammalian chewing and suckling.

Topics discussed

Judge orders preservation of evidence in Krista Pike case Trump claims he deserves Nobel Peace Prize Polling shows record support for Medicare for All Suspect appears in court for Mall of America plot Tropical Storm Seiz may become first hurricane Ancient mammal fossil reveals early chewing traits Mint Mobile advertisement
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