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Phillies keep Mattingly; Hasan execution stream debated; Texas polls

The Phillies kept Don Mattingly even after talking with Alex Cora, following another early playoff exit that has frustrated fans; the usual order, then.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN This Morning
Published 9:42 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by New York Post: “Phillies make surprising decision on next manager as Don Mattingly stays after Alex Cora flirtation”, with reporting from ABC News and Axios.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:42 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Nidal Hasan, Texas, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Florida inmate executed; Trump team weighs livestream; Maine debate (October 14).

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Phillies have made a surprising call on their next manager, and according to the New York Post, Don Mattingly is staying after the team flirted with Alex Cora.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFlirted.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Post says fans are grumbling after another early postseason exit, which continues a run of poor October play since the twenty twenty-two World Series loss.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the team looked at the fancy menu, got nervous, and ordered what it always orders. At least the usual is a known quantity.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNow a heavier story.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorABC News reports President Trump and his advisers are weighing whether to drop plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, and some advisers have voiced concern.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSources told ABC the debate is over whether a federal execution should be broadcast live. No decision has been announced.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd in Texas, Axios says Democrats narrowly lead Republicans in several statewide races, an early sign of a competitive midterm.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTech with Dr. Byte is next, Hank, and I hear she has opinions about my phone.

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