NPR News: 09-05-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
President Trump downplays the US-Iran conflict as a minor military engagement despite significant costs and casualties, while rising diesel prices strain American farmers. The episode also covers the Lindsey Clancy murder trial, highlighting the need for better recognition of postpartum psychosis in medical diagnostics. Additionally, it reports on Colorado lawmakers protesting inhumane wild horse roundups and Rome’s new regulations on tourist golf carts.
Topics discussed
Trump downplays US-Iran conflict as 'military conflict'
Rising diesel prices impact New York dairy farmer
Lindsey Clancy mistrial and postpartum psychosis awareness
Lawmakers demand end to helicopter wild horse roundups
Rome cracks down on tourist golf carts in historic center
Introduction to 'If You Can Keep It' politics series
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