Show Notes
Tue » Washington schoolgirls sit out races rather than compete with a boy. Too young to vote on next week’s ballot measure, they appeal to adults who can. Also: In Brazil, leftist Lula wins a disputed election, while Venezuela welcomes home an opposition leader. An elite runner finds new speed after becoming a mother, and Daniel Suhr warns about political revenge to come. Plus: two men take their loveseat for a joyride on electric scooters—until the police show up.
EP 3517 · Tue Oct 27, 2026
☀️ Today’s stories › Tuesday morning news › Venezuela: Home, but not free › Brazil: The margin of doubt › Girls’ sports: Voting with their feet › Kicker: Sofa, so fast › Sara Hall: Faster after four › Daniel Suhr: Chill out
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