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Oct 8, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump campaigns in Texas to help Republicans hold a Senate seat, while a Minnesota teen is jailed on terrorism charges for planning a mall shooting. In France, police pause stun grenade use after a teen loses a hand during student protests, and Spain mourns the death of an eviction protest symbol. Additionally, NPR reports on rising lawsuits over GLP-1 drug side effects and the Dodgers' advance to the NLCS.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries Trump rallies in Texas for Senate race Hurricane Isaias forms in Atlantic Man jailed on terrorism charges in Minnesota France pauses stun grenades in student protests Death of Spanish eviction protest symbol Lawsuits over GLP-1 drug side effects Dodgers advance to NLCS Sponsor: Cure Alzheimer's Fund
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