The 7 National Guard in D.C.; the long search for Austin Tice; jellyfish in a nuclear plant; and more
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Aug 13, 2025 Discover the deployment of National Guard troops in D.C. as crime escalates and the tough decisions around homelessness unfold. Tune in to hear about the ongoing search for missing journalist Austin Tice. Learn about a jellyfish invasion that forced a French nuclear plant to shut down, revealing the delicate balance between environmental challenges and technology. The discussion also connects local incidents in D.C. to broader national and global implications, making for a reckoning of safety and policy.
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Federal Takeover Sparks Local Unease
- The federal government deployed about 800 National Guard members and took control of D.C. police to curb crime and clear homeless encampments.
- Residents expressed feeling violated and unsafe by untrained federal forces policing local streets.
Smithsonian Review Raises Political Stakes
- The White House ordered a review of eight Smithsonian museums ahead of the 250th anniversary to reshape exhibitions and collections.
- Critics worry the review aims to sanitize or hide darker parts of American history.
The Long Disappearance Of Austin Tice
- Austin Tice, a journalist and Marine vet, was detained in Syria in 2012, escaped once, then was recaptured and disappeared into the Assad regime.
- His family and reporters across four administrations have pursued leads but his fate remains unknown after 13 years.