Global News Podcast Trump deploys troops to Washington in 'crime crackdown'
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Aug 12, 2025 Donald Elson, a Royal Air Force veteran and the oldest contestant on Countdown, shares his unique insights on current affairs. The discussion revolves around Trump's controversial deployment of National Guard troops to D.C. amidst claims of rising crime, countered by local leaders highlighting the reality of decreasing violent crime rates. Elson also touches on unconventional solutions for snoring, like breathing into a conch shell, as well as the urgent societal push against female genital mutilation following a tragic case in The Gambia.
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Federalizing DC Police Raises Questions
- Donald Trump deployed 800 National Guard troops and said he would take control of Washington DC's police to tackle a supposed crime emergency.
- City officials and local statistics show violent crime is at a 30-year low, prompting critics to call the move unprecedented and political.
Europe Insists Ukraine Must Be At Table
- Kaya Kalas warned any peace deal must include Ukraine and European agreement to be implemented.
- She argued awarding territory to Russia would reward aggression and risk encouraging further attacks worldwide.
Blow A Shell To Strengthen Airway Muscles
- Researchers suggest blowing into a conch for 15 minutes, five days a week to strengthen throat muscles and reduce snoring.
- Kat Ledley endorses similar wind-instrument exercises but calls for larger studies to confirm effectiveness.