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Oct 22, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump campaigned in South Carolina to support Darlene Graham in a tight Senate race, while also discussing the release of American Stephen Hubbard from Russia. The episode covers ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war, including new trilateral peace talks. In legal news, New Mexico sued Epstein's former associates and secured a record $25 billion fine against Meta. Additionally, the Trump administration seeks to resume border wall construction in Texas, Pope Leo’s doctors report his lung cancer has not spread, and listeners are advised on viewing the Orionids meteor sho…

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Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Trump supports Darlene Graham in South Carolina Stephen Hubbard release and Russia talks New Mexico sues Epstein's former legal team Supreme Court to hear border wall case Pope Leo recovers from lung cancer surgery Orionids meteor shower peak viewing tips Sponsor: Cure Alzheimer's Fund
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