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Jury in Lindsey Clancey murder trial continue to deliberate

Aug 31, 2026 · 42m

Summary

The episode covers escalating US-Iran tensions, with military leaders warning that prolonged operations are unsustainable and risking global readiness. It also discusses Trump’s controversial oil deal with Venezuela, deadly Russian drone strikes in Ukraine, and his threats to report NBC’s Kristen Welker to the FCC. Additionally, the hosts analyze economic concerns, the Lindsay Clancy trial, the Tupac Shakur murder case, and legal battles over mail-in voting rules ahead of the midterms.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Wise app for international money transfers Intro: Trump's Venezuela oil deal and Pentagon warnings US strikes Iranian launchers; Pentagon leaks on force readiness Analysis: US military vulnerability and internal Pentagon dissent Trump's 'biggest oil deal' with Venezuela and strategic reserves Russia's attacks on Ukraine and US munition shortages Risks to US troops in Middle East due to depleted defenses Weather forecast and Monday.com sponsorship Trump bars journalists from G20 and threatens FCC Economy: Inflation, tariffs, and Fed rate hike concerns Sponsors: Wise and Simply Safe home security Lindsay Clancy trial: Postpartum psychosis defense Dwayne Davis trial: Alleged role in Tupac's shooting Legal battle over USPS mail-in ballot regulations Midterm outlook and closing sports highlight
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