The Matt Walsh Show Ep. 1508 - 2025 Just Started And Things Are Already Getting Crazy
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Jan 6, 2025 The podcast opens with a shocking look at the surge in subway violence in New York, where commuters face serious dangers. It dives into President Biden's controversial Medal of Freedom awards and his puzzling commute of death sentences, sparking ethical debates. The discussion also critiques New York's congestion pricing as a misguided solution to urban safety. Finally, the host humorously cancels Sonic the Hedgehog, reflecting on cultural shifts and the failures of modern family entertainment.
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NYC Subway Decline
- New York's subway system is declining, with ridership down 25% due to increased violence.
- Recent attacks include stabbings, assaults, people being pushed onto tracks, and a woman being burned alive.
Repeat Offender on Subway
- A man with 87 prior arrests, including attempted murder, was recently arrested for subway stabbings.
- This highlights New York's policy of not incarcerating most criminals, contributing to the city's decline.
Congestion Pricing
- Instead of addressing crime, New York City implemented congestion pricing, a tax on driving in Manhattan.
- This aims to force people onto the unsafe subway, effectively sacrificing citizens to criminals.