NPR News: 09-04-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers a judge's decision in the case of Lindsey Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children while allegedly suffering from postpartum psychosis. It also reports on the final sprint toward the midterm elections, highlighting swing voters' concerns about affordability and the state of the country. Additionally, the segment details escalating Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, the return of tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams to the U.S. Open, and record-high diesel fuel prices driven by the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Topics discussed
Sponsor and introduction to the Lindsey Clancy mistrial
Defense attorney's statement on the Clancy case
Juror issues and next steps for the Clancy trial
Swing voters' views on affordability and the country
Voter concerns about prices and economic relief
Russia steps up drone attacks on Ukrainian cities
Impact of strikes on schools and students in Kyiv
Disruption to transport and infrastructure from attacks
Stock market close and Williams sisters' US Open return
Williams sisters' first tournament together since summer
First round match details and sisters' track record
Record diesel prices and impact on consumer costs
Promotion for the Shortwave NPR Science podcast
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