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The Lindsay Clancy case ends in a mistrial. Where might it go from here?

A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who faced murder charges for killing her three children in 2023.The deliberations took nearly seven days - and revealed tension among the jury.What does the mistrial reveal about where this case may be headed?This ep ...  Show more

What can Montgomery Alabama teach Americans about Civil Rights?

The landscape of Montgomery, Alabama is a monument to Civil Rights, but is America losing touch with the lessons of that movement?Montgomery, Alabama was the setting for much of the battle for Civil Rights. As the country celebrates its 250 anniversary, NPR’s Debbie Elliot went t ...  Show more

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