On today’s show: The Wall Street Journal’s Thomas Grove has the exclusive story behind Elon Musk’s secret phones calls with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of Votebeat, explains on Apple News In Conversation how baseless claims of election fraud are having a real impact on parts of the voting process. Three years after the NCAA started allowing college athletes to make money off their personal brands, the Washington Post obtained records from a number of colleges and universities that reveal how unequal and murky this new marketplace is. Sports investigative reporter Albert Samaha has the story. Plus, updates from the campaign trail after a speaker hurled racist comments during Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden, and Michelle Obama called on men to do more to protect reproductive rights. And ESPN says Shohei Ohtani is expected to play in Game 3 of the World Series after suffering a shoulder injury. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

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