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Episode — 2026-10-16: The alibi in advance: the explanation is published before the result -- Trump's pre-blame of Cornyn and Rove, Treasury calling the IMF forecast messy before the yield answers, the FTC chair's moat motive ahead of conduct findings, an ad firm whose cover story is built into the product. [5:00 AM]
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The alibi in advance: the explanation is published before the result -- Trump's pre-blame of Cornyn and Rove, Treasury calling the IMF forecast messy before the yield answers, the FTC chair's moat motive ahead of conduct findings, an ad firm whose cover story is built into the product. (5:00 AM render)
Segments:
1. Opening
2. Light Opener
3. Quick Hits A
4. Deep Dive — The Alibi in Advance
5. Medium — The Messy Forecast
6. Deep Dive — Hoax, Then Subpoena
7. Palate Cleanser
8. Medium — The Pool
9. Medium — Half a Form
10. Deep Dive — The Ad You Didn't Click
11. Quick Hits B
12. The Other Front Page
13. Whiteboard
14. Closing