Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Episode: Introducing NYPOSTcast: A Brand New Daily Podcast by the New York Post
Date: September 22, 2025
Host: Caitlin Becker (NY Postcast, featured as a preview on Nancy Grace’s show)
Length: ~14 minutes of content
Brief Overview
This episode of Crime Stories with Nancy Grace features a preview episode of the NY Postcast, a daily news podcast from the New York Post, hosted by Caitlin Becker. The episode focuses on major national news, trending political controversies, and shocking crime stories, weaving together politics, tragedy, celebrity, and quirky human interest. Nancy Grace introduces the show as a favorite and recommends it to her listeners.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Memorial for Charlie Kirk & Trump’s Involvement
[00:39 – 02:13]
- A large memorial was held for conservative leader Charlie Kirk, attended by tens of thousands in Arizona.
- President Trump gave a eulogy, calling Kirk a "martyr," hinting his death was politically motivated, and sharing Kirk’s last words to him:
“Please, sir, save Chicago.”
— President Trump, quoting Charlie Kirk [01:11] - Trump reiterated promises to dispatch federal forces to Chicago to fight crime.
- The most emotional speech came from Kirk’s widow, Erica:
“My husband, Charlie, he wanted to save young men just like the one who took his life. That man, that young man, I forgive him.”
— Erica Kirk [01:50] - Notable attendees included Donald Trump Jr., Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President J.D. Vance, who offered a parting tribute:
"I love you, my friend. We've got it from here."
— Vice President J.D. Vance [02:13]
2. Mass Shooting at New Hampshire Wedding
[02:13 – 04:02]
- Wedding at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua was violently interrupted by a mass shooting.
- Shooter identified as 23-year-old Hunter Nadow, allegedly shouting “Free Palestine” during the attack.
- One guest, Robert d’Caeser, is hailed as a hero for confronting the gunman and was killed in the attempt.
- Several others were injured, some during the stampede as guests fled.
- Nadow was taken into custody, charged with second-degree murder; motive appears possibly tied to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
- The incident highlights domestic spillover of global disputes, coinciding with the UN General Assembly’s recognition of a Palestinian state by several nations, leading to Israeli outrage.
3. Jimmy Kimmel Suspension & Free Speech Debate
[04:02 – 05:09]
- Jimmy Kimmel suspended indefinitely after controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk; Disney is in talks about his future.
- Senator Ted Cruz offers surprising support for Kimmel’s right to free speech:
“If the government gets in the business of saying what we can’t say…that will end up bad for conservatives.”
— Sen. Ted Cruz on his podcast, [04:39] - This underscores bipartisan tension around governmental overreach and media freedom.
4. Trump Pressures DOJ on Political Rivals; Bondi in Hot Seat
[05:09 – 11:23]
- President Trump publicly urges Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute political adversaries James Comey, Adam Schiff, and Letitia James, calling them “guilty as hell.”
- Trump alternates between praising and criticizing Bondi for perceived delays in DOJ action:
"He’s hot and he’s cold…So what exactly is Pam Bondi's status in Trump world?"
— Caitlin Becker & Ryan King discussion [06:16] - The federal attorney for Virginia, Eric Siebert, was ousted after Trump objected to his Democratic backing and lack of aggression.
- Bondi is now on “thin ice” with prominent MAGA conservatives due to her approach on various cases and comments on hate speech.
"She might be okay with President Trump, but you know, on somewhat thin ice with him."
— Ryan King, Post Political Reporter [07:39] - Trump’s frustration stems from DOJ’s pace on investigating figures like Letitia James (recent big fine against Trump Org., later overturned) and Adam Schiff (alleged mortgage fraud).
5. Lawsuit: Oregon Senator Ron Wyden’s Family Accused of Bullying Assistant to Suicide
[11:23 – 13:11]
- Disturbing lawsuit alleges that Brandon O’Brien, assistant to Nancy Wyden (Senator’s wife), was severely harassed by the Wyden children, including exposure and inappropriate comments by daughter, and homophobic, physical threats from son.
- Nancy Wyden allegedly accidentally maced O’Brien trying to restrain her violent son.
- After being falsely accused of theft by Nancy Wyden, O’Brien died by suicide; the family’s legal team calls the suit “baseless and deeply misguided.”
6. Viral (and Creepy?) Hinge Dating App Story
[13:11 – 13:55]
- A woman posts a baseball stadium photo on Hinge and a prospective date astonishingly deduces not just the stadium but the exact game and inning.
- Reactions are divided: impressive detective work or borderline stalkerish?
“A for effort, S for scare the girl away.”
— Caitlin Becker [13:31] - Jokingly hopes he’s not a serial killer, only a baseball trivia savant.
Memorable Quotes & Moments
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"Our greatest evangelist for liberty became immortal."
— President Trump at Charlie Kirk memorial [00:39] -
“My husband… wanted to save young men just like the one who took his life. That man, that young man, I forgive him.”
— Erica Kirk [01:50] -
“Free Palestine!” (allegedly yelled by wedding shooter Hunter Nadow)
— Eyewitness at shooting [03:24] -
“If the government gets in the business of saying what we can’t say… that will end up bad for conservatives.”
— Ted Cruz [04:39] -
"He’s hot and he’s cold…So what exactly is Pam Bondi’s status in Trump world?"
— Caitlin Becker & Ryan King [06:16] -
“She might be okay with President Trump, but you know, on somewhat thin ice with him.”
— Ryan King [07:39] -
“A for effort, S for scare the girl away.”
— Caitlin Becker [13:31]
Important Segment Timestamps
- 00:39 — Charlie Kirk memorial coverage and Trump’s remarks
- 01:50 — Erica Kirk’s emotional statement
- 02:13 — New Hampshire wedding shooting
- 04:02 — Jimmy Kimmel suspension, Ted Cruz free speech quote
- 05:09 — Trump’s DOJ pressure, Bondi’s status explained
- 06:16 — Ryan King analysis of Trump-Bondi relationship
- 07:39 — Bondi “on thin ice” in MAGA world
- 11:23 — Lawsuit details on Wyden family harassment
- 13:11 — Hinge dating app “detective” story
Tone and Language
- The episode maintains a fast-paced, punchy, tabloid-news tone, with a blend of gravitas for tragedies and quick-witted humor for lighter stories.
- Caitlin Becker uses clear, conversational language with dashes of cynicism and dark humor, especially in the quirky human interest segment.
Summary Conclusion
This preview of the NY Postcast (hosted on Nancy Grace’s show) provides a rollercoaster through today’s dramatic headlines — from the tragic to the bizarre. It highlights the intersection of politics, crime, tragedy, and viral oddities, always with a sense of urgency and contemporary relevance.
Listeners get a taste of rapid news cycles, tight analysis, and headline-grabbing controversies, wrapped up with both seriousness and snark.