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Dolly Parton Remembered, Canada Hits US With Tariffs, US Visa Revocations

Aug 26, 2026 · 14m

Summary

This episode reports on the death of Dolly Parton at age 80, featuring Julie Height on her cultural impact. It covers Canada’s $20 billion tariff retaliation against U.S. goods and the Trump administration’s plan to revoke 200,000 visas from asylum seekers, which experts call performative.

Topics discussed

Intro: Dolly Parton's death and US-Canada trade tensions Dolly Parton's legacy and impact on country music Canada retaliates with tariffs on US goods Trump admin plans to revoke 200,000 visas Credits and closing advertisements
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