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Macron met Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh and left with a Saudi pledge of extra diesel for France; Stephen A. Smith's dinner talk also drew attention.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger, Brock Thunderson and Dale Bearman on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 1:33 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Yahoo's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo: “‘Oh My Lord!’ View Hosts Floored as Stephen A. Smith Reveals Bizarre Exchange With Trump During White House Dinner”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports, BBC, Fox News, VAVEL USA and Bustle.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 1:33 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Brock Thunderson and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Macron, Champions League, Smith, Man United, White House, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: LeBron's Sixers debut, PSG over Barcelona, China's AI export rules (October 21).
The real story
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- Yahoo‘Oh My Lord!’ View Hosts Floored as Stephen A. Smith Reveals Bizarre Exchange With Trump During White House Dinner
- Yahoo SportsVideo: Nico Paz scores first Champions League goal inside 2 minutes vs. Man United
- BBCGlee reboot: The US high school musical comedy-drama is to return on Hulu and Disney+
- Fox NewsTrump spills details about dinner with Bill Maher, Stephen A Smith and Kid Rock at the White House facts used on air
- VAVEL USAComo vs Manchester United LIVE Updates, The 'Larians' dominate the game (1-0) - Oct 21, 2026 - VAVEL USA October 21, 2026 · facts used on air
- BustleThe 'Glee' Reboot Is Officially Happening At Disney+ & Hulu October 21, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistIn soccer, Nico Paz scored his first Champions League goal inside two minutes against Manchester United.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistIt was his first touch of the match, and it deflected off Harry Maguire on the way into the corner.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTwo minutes. The whole United evening was forecast to collapse, and it arrived early. I'm delighted.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGlee is coming back.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDisney says Hulu and Disney+ have given the revival a full series order, and the logo teaser is the first look we've got of the new season.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorEvery musical number ends in tragedy. Mark it.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFlat word: fine.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFine. He said fine. That's the closest he's ever come.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistAnd on The View, Stephen A. Smith said Trump admitted he hadn't considered that his diversity policies have made donors reluctant to give to HBCUs.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistSmith says Bill Maher invited him to the White House dinner, and Trump says the group toured the ballroom afterward.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDale's tally stays where it is.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDr. Nina Byte is next, and she says microplastics react with water, so please keep your tea away from her.
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