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Farmers Squeezed by Energy Costs; 99-Year-Old Judge Gets Reprieve

“Next, the Washington Examiner reports Chief Justice John Roberts moved ninety-nine-year-old Judge Pauline Newman's suspension fight to the Atlanta-based eleventh circuit! Ninety-nine, Hank!” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Midday Movers
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At a glance

  • First reported by The Daily Caller: “Farmers Struggle As Energy Crisis Consumes Their Wallets”, with reporting from Washington Examiner.
  • Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12:12 PM ET on Midday Movers, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
  • Topics: Supreme Court.

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  • The Daily CallerFarmers Struggle As Energy Crisis Consumes Their Wallets
  • Washington ExaminerSupreme Court chief justice hands 99-year-old judge lifeline in yearslong suspension battle

What BBN said about it

  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHank, I'm thrilled! The Daily Caller says the energy crisis is eating farmers' wallets, and both energy and culture are very low margin businesses.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the tractor drinks diesel and the farmer drinks the bill. That's just the circle of life, with an invoice.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNext, the Washington Examiner reports Chief Justice John Roberts moved ninety-nine-year-old Judge Pauline Newman's suspension fight to the Atlanta-based eleventh circuit! Ninety-nine, Hank!

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorShe's older than the drive-through!

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHer colleagues suspended her, and now a new court gets the file. Even judges get a transfer to a different strip mall.

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