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Oct 3, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump campaigns in Ohio ahead of midterms, while G7 nations release 100 million barrels of oil to curb rising diesel prices. Meanwhile, the Paramount-Skydance-Warner Bros. merger nears completion despite industry protests, and the Kennedy Center Honors move off-site due to ongoing legal disputes. The episode also covers the sentencing of former Congressman David Rivera to 10 years in prison for his role in a secret Venezuelan lobbying campaign.

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Sponsor: Schwab and NPR News intro Trump campaign visit to Ohio and Senate race G7 nations agree to release oil reserves Paramount, Skydance, and Warner Bros merger Kennedy Center Honors moved off-site David Rivera sentenced for Venezuela lobbying Sponsor: Betterment investing
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