Ruthless Podcast Why Democrats Don't Care That a Ukrainian Woman Was Brutally Attacked
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Sep 9, 2025 Mike Sommers, President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, joins the conversation to dive into energy independence and the abundance agenda. They discuss the alarming rise in crime under Democratic leadership and how media coverage often skews public perception. Sommers emphasizes the critical need for permitting reform to support sustainable energy production. The episode takes a humorous detour into tales of wild boars and raccoons, blending serious discourse on energy policy with light-hearted anecdotes.
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Crime As A Clear Political Wedge
- Hosts argue crime is a winning political issue because its effects are visible and immediate.
- They say Trump's actions in D.C. proved decisive by creating consequences for repeat offenders.
Charlotte Light-Rail Murder Example
- The hosts recount the Charlotte light-rail murder and the suspect's long rap sheet dating back to 2011.
- They use this example to illustrate repeated arrests and releases under current policies.
Recidivism Drives Urban Violence
- Hosts note a small share of repeat offenders commit a large share of crimes and recidivism drives urban violence.
- They claim locking persistent violent offenders up would dramatically reduce crime.
