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Oct 16, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the tragic shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, which killed three children and a teacher, alongside Mayor Melanie Keebler's remarks on the community's grief. It also details the escalating legal conflict between the Trump administration and California over mail-in ballots from suspected non-citizens, and Senator Ron Wyden's inquiry into the Commerce Department's removal of anti-political interference policies affecting the Census. The broadcast includes Ukrainian President Zelensky's plea for increased EU support amid deteriorating US relations, a report …

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Sponsor: Capital One Spark Cash Plus Shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon Trump administration vs. California on mail-in ballots Commerce Department removes scientific integrity policy Zelensky seeks EU support as winter approaches Major U.S. stock indexes close lower NYC urges parking lots to block immigration officers Psychology's role in recovering from sports injuries Amazon deforestation hits lowest level since 1988 Consider This: Investigation into mall skincare kiosks
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