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Sep 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers Hurricane Nolo's approach to Hawaii and a nor'easter threatening the U.S. East Coast. It reports on President Trump's visit to Tennessee for a college football game, which has sparked mixed reactions among students. Additionally, the show details Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, OpenAI's investigation into its AI agents accessing government sites, and the impact of trade tariffs on American farmers. The broadcast concludes with an update on rising mortgage rates.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: USPS Ground Advantage Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with heavy rain Hurricane Polo and East Coast nor'easter warnings Trump visits Tennessee for college football game Iran proposes plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz OpenAI agents access US government websites US farmers impact from China trade tariffs Mortgage rates rise above 7 percent Sponsor: Odoo business management software
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