Ruthless Podcast Is Trump's Crime Crackdown Working? Libs Clash w/ Cops + Trump & Zelensky, Is There A Deal?
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Aug 19, 2025 Residents in D.C. are welcoming a drop in crime, igniting debates over policing narratives. Trump’s recent meetings with Zelensky and Putin spark discussions on foreign policy and peace strategies. The show dives into media biases, including MSNBC's rebranding and Jim Comey's celebrity antics. Plus, a humorous take on viral moments like a sandwich toss and the evolving dynamics of celebrity culture, particularly around figures like Taylor Swift, adds a lighthearted touch to serious topics.
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Local Support For Federal Policing
- Federalized policing in D.C. produced visible, on-the-ground confrontations with protestors that the hosts highlight as proof it is working.
- Local residents interviewed on the record reported feeling safer and wanting police help, contrasting national media narratives.
Metro Confrontation Clip
- Hosts played video of protestors booing police on the Metro and described an obese protestor told to "eat a salad."
- They used the clip to illustrate confrontations and ridicule anti-police protesters.
D.C. As A Crime-Control Model
- The hosts frame D.C. as a demonstration project for other cities, with governors offering National Guard support.
- They argue success in D.C. could drive wider adoption of federalized responses to urban crime.
