Not Even Mad EP 24 | Rikki Schlott and Isaac Saul
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Aug 21, 2025 
Rikki Schlott, a New York Post columnist and co-author of 'The Canceling of the American Mind', joins Isaac Saul, founder of the nonpartisan Tangle News. They tackle the complexities of policing in Washington, D.C., sharing insights on crime, federal intervention, and community perspectives. The discussion turns to 'toxic empathy' in politics, the justice system's handling of offenders, and the challenges of emotional reactions in geopolitical issues. Plus, they air frustrations about flying with babies and the peculiarities of airline transparency.
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Federal Policing As A Dangerous Precedent
- Federal takeover of city policing risks expanding a dangerous precedent and may be more harmful than helpful.
- Isaac Saul warns Trump's framing makes Washington a trial run for federal forces in other cities, which should alarm Democrats.
Carjacking Witness In Washington D.C.
- Rikki Schlott recounts witnessing a carjacking in D.C. where four teenagers fled after stealing a car at a light.
- She uses the incident to illustrate youthful repeat-offender problems visible across the capital.
Honesty Trumps Denial In Voter Trust
- Voters prefer politicians who honestly acknowledge problems even if solutions are flawed.
- Isaac Saul argues Democrats lose trust by denying crime realities instead of proposing credible fixes.
