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After the President sent the National Guard to Washington, D.C., we went to Anacostia, the capital’s most dangerous neighborhood, to hear how local residents feel about the increased military presence, learn about why crime persists, and experience a side of DC that you didn’t see on your 8th grade field trip.
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0:00 Intro
0:52 Arriving in D.C.
1:06 “Chin Checker”
1:42 “Jaire”
2:52 DEA Raid
5:03 Washington D.C. Crime
5:42 Hope for the Future
6:49 Historic Anacostia
7:04 “Go-Go” Music
8:03 Local Resident
8:58 Inspiring Story
10:08 “Free Car Music”
10:57 On the Corner
12:37 Street Drugs
14:10 “Where are the Guards?”
14:23 National Guard Debate
15:10 Driving Around the Neighborhood
16:22 7/11
18:55 Outro
Episode #82
Subs: 418k subs
#WashingtonDC #nationalguard
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After the President sent the National Guard to Washington, D.C., we went to Anacostia, the capital’s most dangerous neighborhood, to hear how local residents feel about the increased military presence, learn about why crime persists, and experience a side of DC that you didn’t see on your 8th grade field trip.
Our Products:
â–ş Instagram: instagram.com/ridethenews
â–ş App: apps.apple.com/us/app/rocanews-unbiased-fun-news/id1630180690
â–ş Newsletter: rocanews.substack.com
Our Series:
â–ş Rust Belt: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D2Di5bzXIMrM6Ef_IIiRNYU&si=Q5ewau_4vb0tGkMC
â–ş Appalachia: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D1NPe26BHDdE_6X1pk6UysX&si=3eXpFF7-t_C3S2hi
â–ş East Coast: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D0kfAVY9wv-ko6eN7TWR-WA
â–ş New Mexico: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D13WP-qxrHXM5e74bU_gmKp&si=Zhivz1uXd_hn7-8g
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0:00 Intro
0:52 Arriving in D.C.
1:06 “Chin Checker”
1:42 “Jaire”
2:52 DEA Raid
5:03 Washington D.C. Crime
5:42 Hope for the Future
6:49 Historic Anacostia
7:04 “Go-Go” Music
8:03 Local Resident
8:58 Inspiring Story
10:08 “Free Car Music”
10:57 On the Corner
12:37 Street Drugs
14:10 “Where are the Guards?”
14:23 National Guard Debate
15:10 Driving Around the Neighborhood
16:22 7/11
18:55 Outro
Episode #82
Subs: 418k subs
#WashingtonDC #nationalguard
