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Oct 14, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Ukrainian President Zelensky responds to Trump administration pressure over drone strikes and diesel prices, while Cornell University bans fraternity parties following a sexual assault case. Pope Leo is diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery, and President Trump campaigns in Alaska, announcing a gas deal with Taiwan. Additionally, the man convicted of Tupac Shakur's murder receives a life sentence, and NASA's Perseverance rover achieves a new record for distance traveled on Mars.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Charles Schwab Zelensky on US intel sharing and drone strikes Ukraine warns of Russian missile attack on Kyiv Cornell University suspends fraternity parties Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer Trump rally in Alaska and Tupac murder sentencing Mars rover Perseverance distance milestone Sponsor: CFP Board
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