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Lindsay Clancy is currently on trial for killing her three children.Prosecutors say the murders were intentional, but her defense team says she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis -- a condition that does not have a distinct diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.That's the handbook used to identify mental health conditions, so patients often have a hard time getting proper care.The case has put a spotlight on maternal mental health and how its treated by the public and healthcare professionals. What does it reveal?WBUR’s Deborah Becker contributed reporting to this episode.It was produced by Megan Lim and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Éowyn Fain, Hannah Gluvna and Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Justine Kenin and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

President Trump says a new deal with Venezuela would give the U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.NPR's energy and climate correspondent Julia Simon explains the hurdles that remain before the oil can start flowing.This episode was produced by Henry Larson. It was edited by Sarah Robbins and Catherine Laidlaw.Our director is Jason Fuller.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

In his second term, President Trump has made moves to overhaul how key aspects of elections in the U.S. are run.This includes signing two executive orders: One is aimed at new registration requirements, the other at voting by mail. Both are being challenged in court.With midterm elections fast approaching, where do things stand?This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane and Kwesi Lee. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Kelsey Snell, Tinbete Ermyas, and Christopher Intagliata.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy