US-Iran Diplomatic Efforts, CO Firebomber Sentenced, Sun Lounger Lawsuit and more

US-Iran Diplomatic Efforts, CO Firebomber Sentenced, Sun Lounger Lawsuit and more

May 7, 2026 · 7 min

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The episode discusses US-Iran diplomatic efforts, a sentencing in a Colorado firebombing case, and a new congressional map following a Supreme Court ruling.

Iran is expected to reply to mediators today on the United States’ proposed deal to end the war. A man accused of firebombing a crowd of demonstrators in Colorado last year has been sentenced. A federal appeals court seems poised to reject the defense secretary’s bid to punish a Democratic senator. We’ll tell you which state became the first to pass a new congressional map since the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling. Plus, a tourist cashes in on a family vacation mishap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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