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Today: #58 in News on our combined chart.

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#48#71#94#116#139Chart rankOct 17Oct 19Oct 21#58
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DateCombined RankApple PodcastsPocket CastsCastbox
Oct 21#58#47#41#45
Oct 20#62#50#38#43
Oct 19#129#122——
Oct 18#92#82—#70
Oct 17#64#48—#45
Oct 16#65#53#46#49

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A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.