HOT TOPICS | Trump's Blue City Takeover - August 12th, 2025

This morning, we’re diving headfirst into the madness. First up: Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in D.C. to “combat crime” (which has actually been dropping for years) and to clear out homeless people...because why have even an ounce of humanity when you can flex authoritarian muscle instead?

We’ll also dig into the redistricting fight, what’s at stake for the future of elections, and all the other hot topics heating up this week.

Joining us is Jennifer Welch of the I’ve Had It podcast, because honestly, after this week’s headlines, she’s not the only one who’s had it.

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