Compact Podcast

Oct 7, 2026

A rape allegation at Cornell dominates the discourse; an attempted pilot hijacking of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv is thwarted; and Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro advance past the first round of elections in Brazil. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Sep 30, 2026

Florida's AG seeks an injunction against OpenAI; Five suspects in a thwarted terrorist plot against an RAF base are released on bail; and college fraternities face sanction under a Biden-era anti-hazing bill. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Sep 24, 2026

Indian-Americans find themselves in the crosshairs; the Trump White House kicks out news outlets, and the UK assesses rejoining the EU. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Sep 17, 2026

Donald Trump endorses Irish reunification, Canada prepares to join Europe, Macklemore is canceled for supporting Palestine. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Sep 10, 2026

Lindsay Clancy case reaches a standstill, the AfD wins big in the German elections, and 9/11 has its twenty-fifth anniversary. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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