PODCAST:Checks and Balance from The Economist
TITLE:Checks and Balance picks: Why is America’s capital so violent?
DATE:2023-12-22 00:00:00
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- Title: Checks and Balance picks - "Why is America’s capital so violent"
- Date: December 22, 2023
- Run Time: 7 minutes
- Host: John
- Content:
- John highlights one of his favorite articles of 2023 about the increase in violent crime in Washington DC, despite a general decline in violent crime across America.
- Incidents of carjacking and attacks on members of Congress are mentioned.
- Violent crime in the district is up by 40% in the current year, with a notable rise in homicides.
- The federal government's involvement in Washington's criminal code and the role of Congress in overturning local laws are discussed.
- Issues with the local government, including problems with the crime lab, are mentioned.
- The role of the House of Representatives in managing the district's affairs is explored, along with its limitations.
- Challenges related to the US attorney's responsibilities for both local and federal crimes and civil cases are raised.
- High dismissal rates of cases by the US attorney's office and the impact on arrests are noted.
- The shortage of district judges due to presidential nominations and Senate confirmation is discussed.
- Local efforts to address violence through legislative changes are mentioned, as well as opposition from House Republicans regarding gun ownership in the district.
- Conclusion: The article suggests that reducing federal involvement and granting more independence to the district could help address its crime issues. Local leaders are taking steps to combat violence, but challenges persist.
