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Oct 19, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump campaigns in Republican-heavy districts ahead of midterms, while commercial goods resume entering Gaza following a merchant strike. In France, massive protests over living costs lead to thousands of arrests, with political leaders navigating the fallout. Additionally, the Supreme Court rejects a 9/11 mastermind’s appeal, Elon Musk pledges SpaceX shares to American kids, and Elizabeth Holmes’ documentary “You Can See Everything” achieves a surprise box office hit.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Dataiku Agent Management Trump campaign stops ahead of midterms NC Senate race and ad funding concerns Commercial goods and food crisis in Gaza Protests in France over living costs Supreme Court rejects 9/11 mastermind appeal Musk offers SpaceX shares to US kids Box office: Street Fighter and You Can See Everything Elizabeth Holmes documentary success Sponsor: Certified Financial Planners
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