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Oct 18, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the collapse of a proposed energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, following Ukrainian drone strikes on St. Petersburg. It also details President Trump’s campaign stops in Kentucky and Ohio ahead of the midterms, a preview of key earnings from Netflix, Meta, and Tesla, the spread of an Ebola outbreak to Kenya, and China’s new export restrictions on 40 advanced technologies.

Topics discussed

Intro and Google Workspace ad Trump's failed ceasefire effort on energy targets Ukrainian drone strikes on St. Petersburg Trump condemns Ukraine; Zelensky responds Trump campaign stop in Kentucky and Ohio midterms Wall Street earnings preview: Netflix, Meta, Tesla Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo and Kenya China restricts exports of AI and chip tech Outro and CFP sponsor ad
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