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Summary
This episode covers the Michigan and Georgia Senate debates, highlighting clashes over foreign policy and immigration. It also reports on protests in New York City following a federal shooting and Hurricane Isaias strengthening toward the Gulf Coast. Additionally, the segment features Microsoft’s defense against visa fraud accusations and the death of Curtis Flowers, the man whose case exposed racial bias in jury selection.
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Michigan Senate debate: Syed on Iran and Israel
Georgia Senate debate: Ossoff vs. Collins on immigration
NYC protests over federal immigration officer shooting
Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2
Microsoft accused of H-1B visa abuse by VP Vance
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Krista Pike recovers after failed execution attempt
Curtis Flowers, wrongly convicted, dies at 56
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