“Violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals.” Trump mobilizes the National Guard in DC crackdown, but is crime really out of control in America’s capital? We ask crime analyst Jeff Asher. Also, journalist Salena Zito, who was just metres from Trump when he was shot in Pennsylvania, explains what the media doesn’t understand about the president’s supporters. And California’s Governor fights fire with fire. But will Newsom’s plan to counter the Texas gerrymander backfire?
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00:00 – Welcome to Planet America Weekend with John Barron and Chas Licciardello.

00:43 – Trump sends in the National Guard to Washington DC.

05:38 – Trump, who says he’s all about funding the police, says no way to more police.

13:37 – So, is there a crime wave in DC? Chas gets into the stats.

19:14 – Our interview with crime data analyst Jeff Asher.

28:10 – California’s Governor Gavin Newsom fights fire with fire to counter the Texas gerrymander.

36:46 – Journalist Salena Zito was just metres from Trump when he was shot. She explains what the media fails to understand about the President’s supporters.

45:40 – Donald Trump’s unusual influence over American culture …. Phantom of the Opera? KISS?

49:13 – Goodnight from John Barron and Chas Licciardello.

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