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Nobel winner roasts Trump; India protesters detained
Nobel Peace Prize winner criticized Trump at an awards ceremony; India detained protesters calling for the election chief's removal while releasing detained leaders.
Watch it as it aired: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on this story, from Sunday Night Spotlight at 7:01 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are The Independent's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by The Independent: “Nobel Peace Prize winner roasts Trump after winning award”, with reporting from Reuters.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 7:01 PM ET on Sunday Night Spotlight, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHere is the latest.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorA Nobel Peace Prize winner took aim at Donald Trump at an awards event after winning the prize, and the comments were sharply critical.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Independent reports it was a roast delivered at a podium, which is the only place a peace prize winner is allowed to throw anything.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA prize for peace, and the first thing they do is start a fight. I love the commitment.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat's a flag on the play, Vera! Unnecessary roughness!

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSecond story, from India. Police detained protesters who were demanding the removal of the country's election chief, according to Reuters.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd leaders who had been called cockroaches have been released, so the insects are out and the people complaining about them are in.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorCockroaches go free, protesters get benched. I know that feeling, folks, I lived it for four seasons.
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