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Oct 12, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Ukrainians in San Francisco protest Trump's plan to buy Russian diesel, while Native American leaders warn that removing race data from the 2030 Census could harm federal funding. Experts advise adults to get a second MMR shot amid a major measles outbreak. International news includes Saudi Arabia’s airport being hit again by Houthi projectiles and Pakistan imposing emergency rule in a province. Finally, Georgia takes the top spot in college football after defeating Alabama.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries and show intro Protests in San Francisco over US-Russia oil deal Native American concerns over Census changes Measles epidemic and adult vaccination advice Asian stocks fall on AI concerns Saudi Arabia airport hit by projectiles Emergency rule imposed in Pakistan province College football rankings update Sponsor: Schwab
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