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Oct 17, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers a deadly school shooting in Bend, Oregon, and a federal court hearing challenging the Presidential Records Act. It also reports on wildfires in Southern California, historic flooding in Istanbul, and a Canadian referendum on Alberta’s independence. Additionally, the show discusses insurance barriers to RSV vaccines for newborns and an NCAA lawsuit against Ohio over athlete eligibility rules.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Bend, Oregon school shooting aftermath Legal challenge to Presidential Records Act Wildfires in Southern California Historic flooding in Istanbul Alberta independence referendum vote RSV protection gaps for newborns NCAA lawsuit against Ohio governor Stock market sell-off and sponsor
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