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Oct 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the DOJ's lawsuit against California over voter rolls, featuring a rare Sunday Ninth Circuit hearing as the midterm elections approach. It also reports on President Trump and former President Obama campaigning in Michigan for key Senate seats. Additionally, the segment details how French authorities prevented repeat riots during pension reform protests and covers a fire at a major Quaker Oats plant in Iowa, alongside student-led environmental monitoring of the Rio Grande.

Topics discussed

Sponsor ad and show introduction DOJ lawsuit against California over voter rolls Midterm election campaigning in Michigan Protests and security measures in France Explosion at Quaker Oats plant in Iowa Students monitoring Rio Grande water quality Gasoline prices and closing sponsor ad
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