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Recorded from our live election night coverage.

Hundreds of Donald Trump supporters stranded in the California desert after a rally in Coachella due to transportation chaos. Rally-goers faced intense heat, leading to some collapsing and others left walking two hours back to their cars. Meanwhile, Trump calls for military force to be used against "enemies from within," sparking outrage and comparisons to authoritarianism. On the weather front, Florida is still reeling from Hurricane Milton, with homeowners struggling to get insurance claims approved, while conspiracy theories about weather manipulation cause meteorologists to receive death threats. In other headlines, TD Bank gets hit with a record $3 billion fine for drug cartel money laundering, and a new cervical cancer treatment reduces death risk by 40%, marking a major breakthrough.

Hurricane Helene leaves a deadly path across six states—who got hit the hardest? Trump’s legal woes deepen as new evidence surfaces, but will we get to see it? The FBI pays up big time in a $22M sexual discrimination scandal. Plus, what’s the deal with Tennessee’s bizarre license plates, and why are they making headlines? Oh, and did we mention the giant naked Trump statue in Vegas?

In this episode, we delve into the anxieties of living in politically divided regions during a tumultuous election season. From a voter’s fears about potential unrest if Trump loses, to the latest political gaffes—including Trump's mixed messages on early voting and his rambling economic plans—we cover it all. We also discuss Sam Elliott's bold pro-Harris ad, the controversial execution in Missouri, MrBeast's legal woes over his upcoming show, and the unexpected lawsuit between Cards Against Humanity and SpaceX.

We break down the chaos from the latest presidential debate, where Kamala Harris commanded the stage, keeping Donald Trump on the ropes while tackling wild claims about immigrants eating pets and Trump dodging tough questions. We also dive into the aftermath of Trump’s second assassination attempt, an intense political climate, the historic repeal of Arizona's Civil War-era abortion ban, and more.

The turmoil in Venezuela following Nicolás Maduro's disputed election victory, leading to protests, violent crackdowns, and international condemnation. We also discuss the expanded lawsuit against Live Nation, the discovery of $1.6 million in cocaine on Florida beaches, Trump sharing fake "Swifties for Trump" images, a tragic child abuse case in Arkansas, and fresh allegations against Trump involving a call with Netanyahu, Disney's legal battle over a wrongful death lawsuit, and more.

Ukraine just pulled off a move that even Putin didn’t see coming—taking over a chunk of Russia’s Kursk region. Then the Olympic-sized mess involving American gymnast Jordan Chiles, who just got her bronze medal yanked, we’ll tell you why. 

Plus SpaceX has been busy polluting Texas waters because, apparently, environmental regulations are just suggestions and more.

President Joe Biden shocks the nation by withdrawing from the 2024 election race, paving the way for Vice President Kamala Harris. Amid debates, endorsements, and political maneuvering, we dive into Biden's historic decision, and Harris's campaign launch. Plus, the massive global fallout from a cybersecurity meltdown, and more.

In this episode, we dive into the dramatic events of July 13, 2024, when an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump occurred at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. We also explore the political and social fallout, including President Biden’s condemnation of political violence, the FBI's ongoing investigation, and how militia groups are exploiting the incident for recruitment. Additionally, Trump announces JD Vance as his VP running mate amidst these turbulent times.

We dive into Project 2025, the controversial blueprint drafted by the Heritage Foundation, with significant contributions from former Trump administration officials. While Trump denies any involvement, the evidence tells a different story. Plus, the recent legal battles over abortion rights and gender identity protections, and the political ramifications of Trump's delayed sentencing in the hush money case, and more.