The World and Everything In It 8.13.25 Washington Wednesday with Hunter Baker, Australia’s censorship, and a break from screen time
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Aug 13, 2025 Hunter Baker, Provost at North Greenville University and World Opinions contributor, dives into the heated political landscape, discussing D.C. policing, Texas Democrats, and mayoral rivalries in New York City. He tackles Australia's increasing censorship and its ramifications on free speech, particularly around controversial issues. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of digital detoxes, detailing the detrimental effects of screen time on children’s emotional health, comparing it to drunk driving. Nostalgia for the end of AOL dial-up is also explored in this insightful dialogue.
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Federal Role When Capital Faces Crisis
- Hunter Baker argues federal intervention in D.C. policing can be justified when the capital faces threats to governance.
- He suggests reconsidering higher federal supervision given D.C.'s fiscal and public-safety history.
Union Warns Of Temporary Federal Fix
- D.C. police union leader Greg Pemberton warned federal help is temporary and could leave local police holding the bag after 30 days.
- He expressed concern about a sudden withdrawal of National Guard and federal officers after a short federal intervention.
Quorum Break As Last-Resort Tactic
- Hunter Baker frames Texas Democrats' quorum break as a recurring tactic when a party is deeply minority.
- He predicts many will eventually return and Republicans will likely prevail politically and legally.
