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Sep 26, 2026 · 2h 3m

Summary

Joy Reid examines the Nolan Wells case, highlighting Mississippi officials' lack of transparency and the suspicious handling of the investigation. Guests include Scott Colom, who criticizes Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for ignoring constituents, and experts who dispute the drowning conclusion due to the absence of water in Wells' lungs. The episode also analyzes digital evidence showing phone activity after Wells' disappearance, suggesting potential tampering or unexplained circumstances.

Topics discussed

Mint Mobile Summer Ad Set intro, shoutouts to chat and LinkedIn community Sponsor: iRestore hair and skin devices Nolan Wells case overview and Mississippi officials' response Interview with Scott Colom on Nolan Wells and data centers Grand jury findings and medical examiner's undetermined ruling Dr. Frida Fisher on drowning forensics and head trauma Phone forensics, GPS data, and Snapchat deletions Analysis of witness testimony and DA McIlrath's statement Critique of DA's narrative and call for federal investigation Elected DAs vs. appointed and upcoming Jackson election Sponsor: Hex Light cookware Trump's 'Love Me' ad and voter roll purging ruling Sponsor: Ind Cloud cannabis products UN General Assembly: Netanyahu speech and protests Reactions to Netanyahu: Rabbi Walter and global polls UN voting on Gaza and Senegal investment pitch MacLemore's Gaza advocacy and hip-hop activism UN observations: AI, language, and African diaspora Outro: Cindy Hyde-Smith, kitten video, and sign-off
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