Mo Elleithee, Executive Director at Georgetown's Institute of Politics, and Antonia Ferrier, veteran communications strategist, dive into President Trump's controversial ordering of National Guardsmen to patrol D.C. following a crime surge. They discuss potential motives behind this move and the implications for urban policing. The conversation shifts to Trump’s upcoming negotiations with Putin about Ukraine, raising questions about foreign policy strategies. Lastly, they explore America’s cultural landscape, debating the rise of conservatism and its impact on society.