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The World and stuff

Drew Petrimoulx

15 episodes

1 day ago

Drew Petrimoulx is a journalist/filmmaker living and working in Washington, DC. This is where crucial decisions are being made about issues affecting all of our lives. To help you understand what's happening and why it's important, Drew is launching a podcast. "The World and stuff" features insights from a vast array of experts, making it accessible for busy people who want to better understand the important issues shaping our world. Like and subscribe and join Drew on this journey!

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Drew Petrimoulx is a journalist/filmmaker living and working in Washington, DC. This is where crucial decisions are being made about issues affecting all of our lives. To help you understand what's happening and why it's important, Drew is launching a podcast. "The World and stuff" features insights from a vast array of experts, making it accessible for busy people who want to better understand the important issues shaping our world. Like and subscribe and join Drew on this journey!

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Is Trump Helping or Hurting Washington, DC?

The World and stuff

52 minutes 47 seconds

2 months ago

Is Trump Helping or Hurting Washington, DC?

DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau joins me to break down the on-the-ground reality of President Trump’s asserted “federal takeover” of Washington, DC — from ICE riding along with MPD and federal agents patrolling neighborhoods, to National Guard deployments and what it’s doing to trust, safety, and civil liberties.

We get into the roots of DC’s crime swings, 2020-era police reforms, the legal limits of federal power, political fallout for Mayor Bowser, DC statehood prospects, and yes — the Commanders stadium fight.

If you care about how American cities are policed — and who actually holds the power — this one’s for you.

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Chapters

00:00 – Intro & what this episode covers

00:35 – How DC government actually works (Home Rule 101)

2:44 – Council roles, workload & compensation

4:15 – Why crime ebbs & flows in DC (post-COVID reality)

11:12 – 2020 reforms, MPD staffing & trust with communities

20:17 – What the “takeover” really means inside MPD

22:07 – ICE, federal agents & day-to-day policing on DC streets

31:07 – National Guard on patrol: impact, optics & morale

37:34 – Bowser’s strategy, DC statehood & political fallout

50:42 – Commanders stadium, the name fight & closing thoughts

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