NPR News: 09-04-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the case of Lindsey Clancy, who killed her three children, after jurors deadlocked over her postpartum psychosis defense. The episode also covers an inspector general report detailing a toxic work environment under former Labor Secretary Laurie Chavez. Additionally, the Supreme Court ruled that political parties can buy discounted campaign ads, and the job market rebounded with 162,000 new jobs in August. The broadcast concludes with updates on an ICE officer’s custody, hurricane damage in Hawaii, and a promotion for NPR’s politics series.
Topics discussed
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy case
Next steps for Clancy trial and DA decision
Report on toxic work environment under Laurie Chavez
Specific policy violations in Chavez OIG report
Supreme Court ruling on campaign ad rates
Background on FCC ad rate dispute and ruling
August job market report and unemployment rate
ICE officer charged with lying about shooting
Hawaii hurricane damage and recovery efforts
Increasing frequency of billion-dollar disasters
Sign-off and transition to politics segment
Introduction to 'If You Can Keep It' series
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