NPR News: 09-04-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers a range of national and international news, including the legal arguments surrounding a mother accused of killing her children due to postpartum psychosis and a surge in ICE arrests reaching 50,000 in August. The report also details the U.S. job market’s rebound with 162,000 new positions, a draft UN resolution referring Iran to the Security Council, and the ongoing financial and physical toll of multiple hurricanes on Hawaii. Additionally, the segment highlights the U.S. women’s basketball team’s victory over China in the World Cup opener and introduces a new weekly pol…
Topics discussed
Sponsor and intro: Mistrial declared in Lindsey Clancy case
Lindsey Clancy trial: Jury deadlock and defense arguments
ICE arrests surge: 50,000 detained in August
US job market rebounds with 162,000 new jobs
Wall Street: Major indices close lower
Draft resolution to refer Iran to UN Security Council
Hawaii faces $1B in storm and hurricane damage
US women's basketball beats China in World Cup
Intro to 'If You Can Keep It' politics series
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