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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In this episode of The World and Stuff, I sit down with Todd Schulte, President of FWD.us, to tackle the tough questions on immigration.

We discuss why anti-immigrant sentiment is on the rise, the economic impact of immigrants, the politics behind border enforcement, and how both Trump and Biden have shaped U.S. immigration policy.

Todd shares data, context, and personal insights from years of advocacy, while addressing the myths that dominate the national conversation.

Whether you agree or disagree, this is a candid, fact-driven conversation you won’t want to miss.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & Why Immigration Matters

00:33 – Todd Schulte’s Background & Political Roots

02:02 – Why Immigration Benefits America

04:07 – The Global Swing Toward Anti-Immigrant Politics

06:10 – Immigration Levels, Birth Rates & Public Opinion

12:36 – Rethinking “Illegal” Immigration

17:50 – Biden’s Border Policy & Missed Opportunities

22:13 – The Asylum System: Intended Use vs. Reality

27:26 – Economic Impact & Myths About Immigrant Labor

30:33 – Corporate Exploitation & Workplace Enforcement

34:50 – Trump’s Mass Deportation Agenda & Economic Consequences

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Jeremy Hutchinson is the son of a U.S. Senator, the nephew of a Governor, and a former Arkansas State Senator himself.

In 2023, he was sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for bribery, tax fraud, and misuse of campaign funds. But just two years later—he was pardoned by Donald Trump.

In this unfiltered and emotional conversation, no questions are off the table. We talk about the Hutchinson political dynasty, the evidence against him, life inside federal prison, and the presidential pardon that set him free.

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00 - From Political Royalty to Federal Prison

01:04 - Growing Up a Hutchinson

06:00 - Moderate Republican in a MAGA Takeover

09:34 - Fast Life & Fallout

11:16 - The Bribery Case: Clients, Lobbying, and Legal Lines 21:29 - “This Is What’s Wrong With Politics”

25:27 - Campaign Funds, Netflix, and Divorce

28:00 - The FBI Comes Knocking

33:02 - Facing Trial, Relevant Conduct, and the Plea Deal

40:40 - Sentenced to 8 Years: Despair, DoorDash, and the Drive Home

49:17 - Inside Federal Prison: Survival, Contraband, and Redemption

1:11:13 - The Trump Pardon That Changed Everything

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