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  ‘Circular firing squad’ Sarah Longwell shreds GOP infighting ahead of midterms 03.10.2026 7min

  The Republican Party has descended into a chaotic "circular firing squad" that is actively tanking its own midterm strategy, argued political analyst and The Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  ‘Delusional CEOs’ standing around Trump to tout A.I. while Americans struggle Onion CEO 03.10.2026 12min

  The commentary follows a high-profile White House meeting where President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson signed a "morally binding" self-regulation pact with roughly 40 top executives from A.I. giants like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Nvidia, and XAI.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  ‘Let it burn’ Trump’s ‘Emperor Nero attitude’ may HAUNT Republicans in November 03.10.2026 9min

  Donald Trump has adopted an "Emperor Nero 'let it burn' attitude" as his approval ratings sink, voters sour on the economy, and congressional Republicans panic about the upcoming November midterm elections.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Americans are ‘all out of give a damns’ with this Trump presidency Dem strategist 03.10.2026 11min

  The Diesel and Gas Crisis: The ongoing, deeply unpopular war in Iran has squeezed global supply lines, driving U.S. diesel prices up to a painful national average of $6.53 per gallon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  'A lovely relationship' Joe MOCKS Trump's Texas trip with Paxton and his tour of red states 03.10.2026 6min

  Scarborough focused heavily on the extreme tension surrounding Trump's visit to a Peterbilt truck factory in Denton, Texas. The event occurred just one day after The New York Times published leaked audio of Paxton privately complaining to donors that Trump’s toxic Dallas convention was a "drag" that actively tanked Republican poll numbers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  MAGA candidate Ken Paxton CAUGHT ON TAPE complaining about Trump's toxic, sabotaging antics 03.10.2026 6min

  Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton was caught on a leaked audio recording admitting that Donald Trump’s political events have actively damaged Republican polling numbers. The tape, first obtained and reported by The New York Times, captures the hardline MAGA candidate privately conceding that Trump is acting as a "drag" on his high-stakes race against Democratic candidate James Talarico.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Will the midterms be a blue wave Senate 'very much up for grabs' Bill Kristol 03.10.2026 11min

  According to veteran political analyst Bill Kristol, the upcoming 2026 midterm elections are shaping up to be a dynamic "blue wave" that puts control of the U.S. Senate "very much up for grabs".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Why Seoul wants an apology from Zelenskyy 03.10.2026 14min

  Seoul is demanding a public apology from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy because he publicly revealed that Kyiv transferred two captured North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea, breaching what Seoul asserts was a strict confidentiality agreement.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Why female voters could decide Brazil's election 03.10.2026 11min

  Female voters hold the key to Brazil's election because they comprise the absolute majority of the country's electorate at 53%. As the high-stakes political rematch unfolds between leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, women represent both the historical deciding factor and the largest block of undecided swing voters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  'You have to talk to the other side' Ari Emanuel on working with leaders, billionaires 03.10.2026 10min

  Despite being a lifelong Democrat, Emanuel fiercely rejects modern political isolation, asserting that engaging with opposing views is essential for both society and high-stakes business.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Why France's school students are protesting against their government 03.10.2026 10min

  French high school and university students are protesting nationwide over a severe funding crisis, crumbling school conditions, and a massive wave of public sector budget cuts proposed by the government.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Why the dreams of Gen X are a fantasy for Gen Z 03.10.2026 8min

  The phrase "Why the dreams of Gen X are a fantasy for Gen Z" highlights a stark generational divide: the foundational milestones of financial independence, stability, and tech optimism that defined Generation X now feel mathematically impossible or culturally alien to Generation Z.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Can the West Coast pipeline benefit local communities and national interests 02.10.2026 9min

  The debate surrounding Canada’s newly designated West Coast Oil Pipeline (now officially named the Pacific Link) highlights a complex balance between global trade strategy, local economic booms, and the legal constraints of Indigenous reconciliation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk lifts off for 6-month ISS mission 02.10.2026 6min

  Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk has officially launched into space, successfully blasting off on October 1, 2026. Kutryk, along with his crewmates, boarded the International Space Station (ISS) later that same day after an accelerated, record-setting flight.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  How is the government balancing legislation and reconciliation 02.10.2026 9min

  The Canadian government faces significant challenges in balancing its economic and industrial legislative agenda with its ongoing commitments to Indigenous reconciliation. While the federal government frames socio-economic advancements—such as infrastructure, job creation, and regulatory reform—as critical components of long-term economic reconciliation, critics and Indigenous leaders argue that recent legislative efforts risk sidelining Indigenous self-determination.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  'Happiness and some difficulty' Residential school survivor on Truth and Reconciliation Day 02.10.2026 7min

  The phrase "happiness and some difficulty" captures the deeply complex, bittersweet emotions felt by Indigenous residential school survivors as Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Flight to Israel diverted after emergency alert triggered, clash between pilots 02.10.2026 6min

  Squawk 7700 (General Emergency): First transmitted at 05:28 UTC as the aircraft began its initial sudden descent. This alerted all regional radar networks that the flight was experiencing an active, critical emergency.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  FlyDubai pilot tried to crash plane after stabbing co-pilot, Netanyahu says 02.10.2026 5min

  An Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash a Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the details, labeling the incident an apparent suicide and terror attempt targeting a plane carrying more than 170 passengers, "almost all" of whom were Israeli.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  New details about Lindsay Clancy hearing Tuesday REVEALED 30.09.2026 5min

  In a dramatic shift in strategy at her Tuesday status conference, Lindsay Clancy’s defense team argued for the first time that there is "no evidence" she actually killed her three children, moving away from their previous sole focus on her mental state.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Arrests in possible terror plot near RAF base used by US What we know 30.09.2026 8min

  British counterterrorism officials are investigating an incident near RAF Fairford, a UK military base heavily utilized by the U.S. Air Force, after five men were arrested early Sunday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!