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Sep 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, who faces charges for murdering her three children. The episode also covers a federal judge blocking the USPS from restricting mail-in voting, record-high diesel prices driven by global conflicts, and new US sanctions on a Turkish financial institution. Additional stories include Colorado officials demanding an end to helicopter roundups of wild horses and a lawsuit against former NFL player Emmett Smith over a misappropriated loan.

Topics discussed

Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case Federal judge blocks USPS mail-in voting plan Diesel prices hit all-time high due to supply issues Wall Street stocks close lower on Friday US imposes sanctions on Turkish financial institution Colorado officials oppose wild horse helicopter roundups Emmitt Smith sued over misappropriated loan funds
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