The 'Civilization Shredder': Urban decay and renewal under Trump

John Solomon Reports

John Solomon

Politics, News

4.6 • 6.1K Ratings

🗓️ 20 September 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, guest host Ben Whedon explores the significant transformations in Washington, D.C. following President Trump's federalization of the police force and the arrival of the National Guard with John Lott from the Crime Prevention Research Center as they discuss the dramatic decline in crime rates, the implications of recent legislative changes, and the ongoing challenges in maintaining safety in urban areas. Later, Ben welcomes Will Tanner, co-founder of the American Tribune, to discuss the alarming state of crime in America and its parallels to historical regimes like those in South Africa and Rhodesia. Tanner shares insights on the concept of 'anarcho tyranny,' examining how law-abiding citizens are increasingly marginalized while criminal elements operate with impunity. We delve into the implications of these dynamics on urban life, the political landscape, and the potential for change in America's cities.

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0:00.0	Hi, folks, welcome back to the John Solomon Report's podcast.
0:09.7	I'm your guest host, Ben Whedon, and happy weekend.
0:12.3	I hope you're having a great Saturday.
0:13.7	I know I am because I recorded this on Friday, and I'm not in the office.
0:18.1	Today we have a wonderful show for you.
0:19.6	It's all going to be about urban renewal
0:21.5	and cracking down on crime, how we're going to make America's cities livable again and revitalize
0:27.4	urban life and cost of living. We've got two great guests to address this from different angles.
0:31.7	We're talking to Dr. John Lott of the Crime Prevention Research Center and co-founder of the American
0:36.5	Tribune, Will Tanner.
0:38.0	We look forward to getting into this.
0:39.7	We'll be right back after the break.
0:47.4	All right, folks, welcome back.
0:49.3	I'm here with John Lott of the Crime Prevention Research Center.
0:52.4	John, great to have you with us.
0:54.1	Well, thanks for having me. I'm Ben. I appreciate it. So we've seen in the past. on lot of the Crime Prevention Research Center. John, great to have you with us.
0:55.1	Well, thanks for having me.
0:55.5	I'm Ben.
0:56.3	I appreciate it.
0:59.0	So we've seen in the past couple of weeks and a really fundamental transformation
1:01.5	in Washington, D.C.,
1:02.8	since President Trump federalized the police force
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