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Oct 12, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Senators demand Trump cancel a Russian diesel deal, citing potential violations of sanctions intended to fund Ukraine's war. The Justice Department is investigating major TV networks for alleged antitrust violations following a dispute over White House press access. Cybersecurity experts urge the government to protect critical infrastructure from AI-enhanced hacker attacks. Pope Leo is scheduled for lung surgery, and the FDA approved a new monthly injection for schizophrenia. The segment concludes with updates on college football rankings.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries Senators demand Trump cancel Russian diesel deal DOJ investigates TV networks over White House pool AI-powered cyberattacks on critical infrastructure Pope Leo scheduled for lung surgery FDA approves monthly schizophrenia injection College football top 10 rankings update Sign-off by Dale Willman Sponsor: Mattress Firm
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