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US shutdown looms, Travis King back in the US and weight-loss drugs scrutinized

Sep 28, 2023
Travis King, a resident who returned to the US after being expelled from North Korea, discusses his experience. The podcast also covers the potential US government shutdown, weight-loss drugs under scrutiny for suicidal thoughts, and other news topics like the Republican debate and Meta's celebrity chatbots.
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  • The US is heading towards a partial government shutdown due to Republican opposition to a stopgap funding bill, highlighting the potential impact on the rest of the world.
  • Travis King, a US soldier who attempted to defect to North Korea, has returned to the United States and will be allowed to reintegrate and spend time with his family before further actions are decided upon.

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Wave of Crime in Arab Community in Israel

An Arab family of five has been shot dead in their home, marking the latest in a wave of crime and murders in the Arab community in Israel. Arab mayors accuse the government and police of neglecting their neighborhoods. The far-right national security minister has denied the accusations.

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