Topic: Chavs

Civil unrest and riots across the United Kingdom dominate the news cycle, though the hosts note a lack of depth in New York Times coverage. The discussion attributes the violence to a broken social family structure, austerity measures, and a pervasive police state characterized by constant stop-and-search tactics. Prime Minister David Cameron authorizes the use of plastic bullets while reports surface of rioters using Blackberry Messenger to coordinate and avoid police "kettling" maneuvers.