Federalist Radio Hour 'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 162: Make D.C. Safe Again
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Aug 13, 2025 Explore the rising crime rates in D.C. and how they compare to urban challenges in cities like New York. Delve into the implications of Trump's meeting with Putin and the ongoing controversy of Obamagate. The conversation also touches on the financial strains affecting local policing amid the Ukraine crisis. Additionally, the hosts share insights on personal literary favorites and the entertainment world's scripted reality. The overall discussion highlights the critical need for accountability and integrity in both media and governance.
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Leadership And Hidden Crime Data
- Mollie blames DC leadership for prioritizing criminal protections over victims and highlights youth crime as especially hard to police.
- She cautions against trusting official crime stats because of underreporting and alleged 'juking' by commanders.
BLM Riots Changed Civic Response
- Mollie recounts the 2020 BLM riots and how calls to 'restore order' were denounced by major media.
- She argues corporate and media support for BLM discouraged effective responses and harmed cities nationwide.
Riots Caused Long-Term Damage
- David stresses rioting and property destruction are violent and inflicted lasting harm on small businesses and communities.
- He notes the 2020 unrest was the costliest per capita in U.S. history and left cities struggling to recover.
