# The Krieger Files - February 17, 2026: Happy Lunar New Year!   ... and more!

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Podcast: [The Krieger Files](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-krieger-files-7065662)
Published: 2026-02-17T22:15:58+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-krieger-files/2556405
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## Resource

Award-winning journalist Dave Krieger takes the fire-horse momentum to today's news cycle! Jesse Jackson, Jr. and Robert Duvall passed away ... Chuck Schumer wants the pride flag right up there with the American flag, which may indicate some deep-seated issues in his past! AI tried to screw with the Pentagon and lost (Anthropic) ... Dave talks about thefts in the farm industry and how one farmer squared up with a bunch of repeat offenders! ... But wait! There's more!

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