- Zohran Mamdani faces backlash from pro-Palestinian protesters after attending an October 7 memorial in New York, where demonstrators accuse him of betraying their cause and chase him from the scene. - October 7 commemorations at Columbia University and Union Square are disrupted by protesters chanting in support of Hamas and displaying imagery associated with its leadership. - The FBI arrests an 18-year-old Somali-American in Minnesota accused of plotting a mass shooting at the Mall of America and attempting to buy an AK-47 from an undercover agent. - A Maine Wire investigation into alleged Somali-linked fraud draws an angry city council confrontation from Hussein Hersi Ahmed, whom the episode identifies as a former Somali official tied to businesses under scrutiny. - Donald Trump publicly questions James Talarico’s absence from the campaign trail as the Texas Senate candidate’s staff says he is sick and his past remarks on “heteropatriarchy” resurface.

- The third anniversary of October 7 brings a stark look back at the Hamas massacre, the hostages taken that day and the surge in antisemitism and pro-Hamas activism that follows. - The episode cites a report that a United Airlines pilot previously flagged for extremist views returns to duty, prompting two other pilots to reportedly remain in the cockpit during a flight over security concerns. - Two Dominican nationals accused of stabbing an off-duty NYPD detective are captured in Lynn, Massachusetts, after authorities say both previously entered the country and were released at the border. - Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson rejects a voter-ID requirement and faces questions over his response to allegations of Medicaid fraud in the state. - Nidal Hasan’s execution is set for December 3 as the convicted Fort Hood shooter prepares to face a military firing squad.

- Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny over the Muslim Brotherhood after repeatedly framing his answer around organizations that engage in political violence rather than immediately backing specific terror designations. - The episode cites a UK Home Secretary interview saying women attempting to reach Britain in small boats routinely face sexual violence during the journey, fueling another debate over immigration policy. - An ABC report cited in the episode says the FlyDubai co-pilot accused of attacking the captain had previously been suspended from flying after being identified as a security risk and possessing extremist material. - The episode reports that President Trump approves execution by Army firing squad for Nidal Hasan, convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting. - New York officials face questions over the Cornell case after Letitia James publicly refers to the accuser as a survivor before the new investigation reaches its conclusions.

- Violent unrest sweeps parts of France as hundreds of schools close or face disruptions, thousands are arrested and clashes leave teachers and police injured. - The U.S. moves long-range bombers out of RAF Fairford after what the transcript describes as a new security threat following an alleged Iran-linked plot near the British base. - AOC’s description of the Cornell case as a drugging and gang rape is challenged against reported texts and statements the episode says point to consensual encounters. - Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Braden Bell loses his job hours after old social-media posts from when he was 15 resurface. - Drake Maye rebounds from a brutal week and leads New England past Buffalo, tightening the AFC East race and handing the Bills a major early-season loss.

- Tom Shattuck fills in today for Gerry! - A Maine Wire reporter nearly gets hit by a vehicle while filming outside a Bangor methadone clinic, and the driver later calls the outlet’s editor and acknowledges knowing who the reporter is. - The episode says Maine Wire reporters face repeated confrontations while investigating Medicaid fraud and other public-interest stories, including prior incidents involving a punch and a skateboard. - AOC’s description of the Cornell case as a drugging and gang rape is challenged against details the transcript says appear in the police account, turning the case into a broader dispute over consent and public narratives. - Camille Paglia’s comments on sexual assault, personal responsibility and consent are revisited as part of the debate over how colleges and media handle disputed allegations.

- Christa Pike survives a failed lethal injection in Tennessee, reigniting debate over the death penalty and the gruesome 1995 murder that put her on death row. - New details emerge from the FlyDubai incident as passengers and off-duty crew members reportedly overpower the co-pilot after he allegedly attacks the captain and the plane plunges thousands of feet. - The episode criticizes major outlets for initially describing the FlyDubai incident as an “altercation” or “fight” between pilots rather than immediately framing it as an attempted hijacking. - Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issues a lengthy message to Americans criticizing Trump and urging voters to change the direction of the U.S. government ahead of the midterms. - Texas authorities arrest a man accused of threatening to “shoot up” the state Capitol, with court documents cited in the episode saying anger toward AIPAC is part of the alleged motive.

- The episode opens with reports of a FlyDubai hijacking attempt in which a co-pilot allegedly stabs the captain, the plane plunges thousands of feet and passengers help overpower the suspect before other pilots land safely in Saudi Arabia. - Lindsay Clancy’s defense faces renewed scrutiny after Kevin Reddington argues there is “no evidence” she killed her children despite previously centering the case on an insanity defense. - Ayanna Pressley’s comments about Black women in the federal workforce are contrasted with Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ welfare-to-work ad featuring a fictional unemployed man named “Brad.” - A Senate hearing puts Jack Smith’s investigation under the microscope as lawmakers discuss subpoenas involving communications from members of Congress and numerous major media organizations. - Sean “Diddy” Combs reportedly receives unusual prison perks, including inmates handling his laundry, making his bed and giving him massages while he serves his sentence.

- Lindsay Clancy returns to court as the defense seeks dismissal on double-jeopardy grounds and asks the judge to investigate lone holdout juror Michael Desronville. - Michael Desronville speaks publicly after the mistrial, saying attention should return to Cora, Dawson and Callan while thanking supporters for standing behind him. - Chuck Schumer is shouted down at an event by protesters criticizing his positions on climate policy and Israel, highlighting growing fractures inside the Democratic coalition. - Texas Senate candidate James Talarico invokes Christianity while arguing for universal health care, food assistance and anti-corruption policies. - Five men arrested near RAF Fairford in a terrorism and explosives investigation are released on bail as authorities continue examining the alleged plot. Today’s podcast is sponsored by  PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don’t Miss ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“MobLand.”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ All episodes NOW STREAMING on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount Plus.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

- Lindsay Clancy returns to court as the judge considers motions over double jeopardy and a defense request to investigate the lone holdout juror’s conduct. - The holdout juror’s new attorney pushes back on accusations about his past and signals possible legal action over statements made after the mistrial. - British authorities arrest five men near RAF Fairford in a suspected explosives and terrorism investigation, while officials examine a possible Iran connection. - Texas defender Colin Simmons draws a costly unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty after a sack celebration, while Malik Brown adds another bizarre end-zone moment. - The Patriots suffer a lopsided loss in Jacksonville as Drake Maye commits costly mistakes and the offense heads into a difficult matchup with Buffalo.

- Trump hosts Xi Jinping at the White House for high-stakes talks on AI, Taiwan and Iran before a packed state dinner featuring major tech executives and administration officials. - Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the UN, invokes Israel’s pager operation against Hezbollah and sharply criticizes Zohran Mamdani over his positions on Israel and Hamas. - The episode reviews worsening midterm polling for Republicans and argues that the continuing Iran war is overshadowing other issues as Election Day approaches. - The first Madden trailer puts Nicolas Cage’s transformation into John Madden under the microscope, with Christian Bale, Shane Gillis and a loaded cast fueling anticipation. - Ed Sheeran’s Foxborough concert is reported canceled because of bad weather as fallout from the Macklemore tour controversy continues.

- Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to the White House for a state visit centered on major U.S.-China issues, with top technology executives also expected at the state dinner. - CNN, MS NOW and Politico remain locked out of the White House as the administration fights a court order temporarily restoring their access. - The midterm discussion zeroes in on inflation and grocery, energy and fuel costs, contrasting recent price increases with the Biden years as Democrats make affordability a central campaign issue. - Sara Haines questions how Patrick Clancy moves on from his marriage after Lindsay Clancy kills their three children, while Patrick’s recent 60 Minutes interview remains at the center of the case’s intense public debate. - Bill Burr argues that health-care executives should examine their business practices after Brian Thompson’s killing rather than simply increase security, prompting a sharp critique of his reasoning.

- Trump uses his UN address to confront Iran, China and European allies while warning Tehran that a nuclear deal must be reached and defending his administration’s foreign-policy record. - A new agreement with Denmark and Greenland expands U.S. military access, including additional installations, overflight rights and broader use of Greenlandic territory and waters. - Kamala Harris campaigns alongside Abdul El-Sayed, defends DEI programs and says voter-roll purges amount to election “cheating,” sharpening the midterm debate over voting rules. - Sonny Hostin reveals she was the lone holdout juror in the Daniel Rakowitz case and says she ultimately persuades the jury to return an insanity verdict, drawing comparisons to the Lindsay Clancy case. - A Boston Globe story about a Greenfield lesbian bar goes viral after the venue makes N95 masks optional, triggering backlash from patrons while the business struggles financially.

- Trump addresses the United Nations, targets Iran and Cuba, and touts U.S. strength while new sanctions threaten to cut Iranian airlines off from fuel, ticketing and other international services. - Trump meets Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion and says he wants him to become a “great mayor,” while their sharp differences over immigration, housing and other policies remain front and center. - A poll cited in the program claims significant numbers of Democratic respondents express positive feelings about extreme scenarios involving Trump, including removal from office or death. - An Associated Press report on recent hanging deaths draws criticism for invoking America’s history of lynching even as several cases cited are ruled suicides and another results in a homicide arrest. - Lindsay Clancy’s defense asks the judge to investigate the lone holdout juror, including his alleged cell-phone use, questionnaire answers and conduct during deliberations.

- Trump bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from the White House, triggering a new legal battle over press access and the First Amendment. - A new Greenland security agreement expands the permanent U.S. military presence on the strategically important Arctic island while Greenland remains under Danish sovereignty. - Patrick Clancy recounts holding eight-month-old Callan during his final four days of life and says his son dies in his arms after the deaths of his three children. - Massachusetts proposes expanding its postpartum home-visiting program statewide, with the policy drawing fresh attention in the aftermath of the Lindsay Clancy case. - Ed Sheeran addresses the Macklemore controversy onstage, defends continuing his tour and publicly condemns both the October 7 attack and the scale of civilian suffering in Gaza.

- Lindsay Clancy holdout juror Michael Desraville goes public and says the physical evidence, witness testimony and prosecution case convince him she knows what she is doing and plans the killings. - Patrick Clancy appears in a 60 Minutes preview with his new wife, describing how he still talks to his three children as public scrutiny around the case continues. - A Massachusetts family continues fighting the state over custody of their teenage daughter and gender-related treatment after a judge temporarily blocks testosterone injections. - The Texas Senate race gets fresh attention as the transcript highlights polling showing James Talarico ahead and revisits his previous comments on gender, religion and drag performers. - The Patriots-Steelers matchup takes center stage in the sports segment, with New England favored by 5.5 points as the pressure builds to avoid an 0-2 start.

- Federal prosecutors charge 12 defendants in San Diego’s “Operation Cradle to Grift,” alleging fake daycare operations bill taxpayers for more than $10 million without actually caring for children. - A Massachusetts family continues fighting DCF over custody of their teenage daughter and gender-related treatment as a judge temporarily blocks planned testosterone injections. - The lone Lindsay Clancy holdout juror tells a YouTuber that eight jurors favor a not-guilty verdict from the first day of deliberations and says he bases his own vote on the evidence presented at trial. - Elizabeth Warren calls for an immediate pause on advanced AI development while lawmakers create new safeguards, intensifying the fight over who should regulate the technology. - Macklemore faces growing fallout after his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour, while the transcript says he plans to redirect his $1 million payment to pro-Palestinian organizations.

- A Massachusetts family battles DCF over custody of their teenage daughter and gender-related care, while the parents and Gov. Maura Healey publicly dispute why the state originally removes her; a judge temporarily blocks testosterone treatment. - A coalition of 22 states and D.C. sues to block the Trump administration’s expanded “public charge” rule, which allows immigration officials broader discretion to consider lawful use of public benefits in green-card decisions. - Macklemore is dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after his pro-Palestinian remarks trigger objections from venues, including Gillette Stadium; several supporting acts then withdraw in solidarity. - Scott Bessent and Kash Patel face combative congressional hearings as lawmakers press them on the economy, tariffs, FBI policies and agency oversight. - Arch Manning apologizes after calling an AI-generated meme involving ESPN reporter Holly Rowe “hilarious,” saying his comment is insensitive and that he needs to be more thoughtful.

- A Massachusetts family fights to regain custody of their teenage daughter after alleging the school and state pursue a gender transition without parental consent; a judge temporarily blocks testosterone treatment while the legal battle continues. - Lindsay Clancy juror Paula Devlin continues defending the jury’s reasoning, saying the case raises larger concerns about postpartum mental health while criticism focuses on whether jurors move beyond their legal role. - Gavin Newsom tells Jake Tapper he will not seek the Democratic presidential nomination if Kamala Harris enters the race, immediately shaking up the early 2028 speculation. - Mitch McConnell returns to Senate work after a 92-day absence, renewing debate over age, health and whether lawmakers need mandatory retirement limits. - Bill Maher delivers a blistering defense of Israel and rejects the characterization of the Gaza war as genocide, arguing that the term is being misused in the political debate.

- Mitch McConnell is expected to return to the Senate after a 92-day absence, reigniting questions about age and fitness for office as the midterms approach. - Trump says the Iran war could continue beyond the midterm elections even as he claims Tehran is pushing for a deal, raising new questions about the conflict’s political impact. - New details emerge about the lone Lindsay Clancy holdout juror after media reports uncover past court records, while criticism grows over whether coverage effectively revealed his identity. - A 60 Minutes report profiles “Bravo,” a U.S. pilot who says he survives a catastrophic parachute landing, severe injuries and a massive Iranian manhunt before being rescued. - A Charlie Kirk memorial statue is vandalized around the first anniversary of his assassination, fueling renewed outrage over celebrations and mockery of his death online.

- The 25th anniversary of 9/11 brings renewed focus to the passengers of Flight 93, including Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham and Jeremy Glick, who fight back against the hijackers before the plane crashes in Pennsylvania. - Flight attendant Madeline Amy Sweeney is remembered for calmly relaying critical information about the hijackers aboard American Airlines Flight 11 before it strikes the North Tower. - 9/11 widow Terry Strada publicly presses U.S. leaders for greater transparency and accountability over allegations surrounding Saudi Arabia’s role in the attacks. - The Lindsay Clancy mistrial returns to the spotlight after a CBS interview reveals the lone holdout juror is a Black man, triggering fresh debate over reactions to the deadlocked jury. - Ayanna Pressley faces criticism over a post describing recent hangings of Black Americans as “modern-day lynchings,” while the segment points to official findings cited in a community note that several cases are ruled suicides.

- The first anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination brings renewed focus to his political influence, campus debates and role in moving young male voters toward the GOP. - Trump uses the Republican midterm convention to hammer Democratic candidates and promises a $5,000 “dividend” to adult U.S. citizens if Republicans retain control of Congress. - New interviews with Lindsay Clancy jurors intensify scrutiny of the mistrial, including claims that some jurors rely on outside professional expertise and considerations beyond the formal jury instructions. - The 25th anniversary of 9/11 fuels controversy over Zohran Mamdani’s presence at Ground Zero, while NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stresses the “moral clarity” between the terrorists and the first responders who became heroes. - The Seahawks beat the Patriots by three as Drake Maye throws a costly late interception in the end zone, ending New England’s comeback bid.

- Jurors from the Lindsay Clancy mistrial begin speaking publicly, revealing an 11-1 split and describing how the lone holdout refuses to support a not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity verdict. - Multiple jurors say they view Clancy as mentally ill rather than criminally responsible, while one juror says the holdout struggles to get past the fact that she killed her three children. - Families of 9/11 victims publicly ask New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th-anniversary ceremony, saying his presence would deepen their trauma. - Trump awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, the “Man in the Red Bandana,” who is credited with saving 18 people from the South Tower on 9/11. - A Democratic Socialists of America convention draws attention for speeches attacking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and arguing that fitness culture can reinforce capitalist and “fascistic” standards.

- The Lindsay Clancy mistrial dominates the aftermath as attention turns to the reported lone holdout juror and the likelihood that prosecutors retry the triple-murder case. - Defense attorney Kevin Reddington publicly asks Donald Trump to consider pardoning Clancy, even though presidential pardon power does not extend to Massachusetts state charges. - Families connected to the 9/11 victims circulate a petition opposing Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s attendance at the 25th-anniversary memorial, with the transcript citing more than 100,000 signatures. - Independent journalist Nick Shirley prepares to speak at Harvard about waste, fraud and abuse as his appearance draws fierce online criticism and threatening rhetoric. - Donald Trump’s upcoming GOP midterm convention speech goes head-to-head with the NFL as speculation builds that he could use the address to announce a major shift on the Iran war. Today’s podcast is sponsored by :  PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don’t Miss ⁠“MobLand.”⁠ All episodes streaming September 18th on ⁠Paramount Plus.⁠

On this Labor Day special, we take a look back at Gerry's coverage of the last week of the Lindsay Clancy trial.

- The Lindsay Clancy trial ends in a mistrial after jurors remain deadlocked, setting the stage for a potential retrial in the triple-murder case. - Maria Bartiromo is abruptly fired by Fox News after 12 years, triggering speculation over why one of the network’s most prominent Trump-connected anchors is suddenly out. - JD Vance publicly defends his friendship with Tucker Carlson while rejecting Carlson’s attacks on Trump and support for Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. - John Fetterman faces new scrutiny after a Wall Street Journal report says he cancels a meeting with paralyzed veterans before appearing for a Fox News interview. - UMass stuns Rutgers 37-21 as a nearly 30-point underdog, snapping a 16-game losing streak in one of college football’s biggest early-season shocks. Today’s podcast is sponsored by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don’t Miss “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lioness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” - all episodes NOW STREAMING on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount Plus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠