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Sep 4, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers a mistrial in the case of Massachusetts woman Lindsey Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children while suffering from postpartum psychosis. It also reports on the Trump administration’s plan to release state citizenship lists before the midterms, which is facing legal challenges over privacy and accuracy. Additionally, the news segment highlights the increasing use of AI in political ads, Colorado officials’ demands to stop helicopter roundups of wild horses, and the retirement of WNBA Commissioner Kathy Engelbert.

Topics discussed

Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case Trump admin plan to release state citizenship lists Rise of AI in political advertising for midterms Colorado officials demand end to wild horse roundups WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announces retirement Preview: Democratic socialists on NPR Politics podcast
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