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Ep. 2488 - The Lindsay Clancy Case: Everyone, Please Stop Saying Stupid S***

Aug 18, 2026 · 1h 2m

Summary

Ben Shapiro analyzes the Lindsay Clancy trial, distinguishing between postpartum depression and the rare psychosis that may have driven her to murder her children, while critiquing online misinformation. He argues the prosecution faces a high burden to disprove insanity and discusses the rudimentary nature of psychiatric diagnosis. The episode also covers actress Hayden Panettiere’s death from an overdose and addresses privacy concerns regarding Flock surveillance cameras, asserting that public camera use is legal and aids crime prevention.

Topics discussed

Intro, Kalshi and SimpliSafe ads Lindsay Clancy case: Postpartum psychosis vs depression Golden Crest Metals ad Timeline of Lindsay Clancy's mental health decline Helix Mattress ad Legal analysis of insanity plea and medication effects Hayden Panettiere on postpartum depression Bowling Branch sheets ad Quo business communication ad Flock cameras and privacy concerns Ring Search Party ad Political backlash against Flock surveillance Kalshi and Quo ads Bumble changes policy to allow men to message first John Ossoff attacks and show conclusion
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