Topic: Washington Dc Police

7 chapters across the catalog

Florida Ounce
Episode 1790

1790: Florida Ounce

Department of Justice Employee Arrested for Assaulting Police

A Department of Justice employee was arrested in Washington, D.C., and charged with felony assault on a police officer. The individual, wearing a pink shirt and shorts, allegedly shouted insults at law enforcement before throwing a Subway sandwich at an officer. The employee was reportedly fired immediately following the incident.

Florida Ounce
Episode 1790 1:29 - 5:58

1790: Florida Ounce

Federalization of Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department

President Donald Trump has federalized the 4,000-person Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., and deployed federal agents from the FBI and ATF to monitor street crime. Local leaders have not filed legal challenges against the move, as the President holds unique authority over the District of Columbia. Mayor Muriel Bowser reported that crime in the district has already decreased by 25 percent compared to the previous year.

Jab Click Share
Episode 1370 2:28:08 - 2:32:19

1370: Jab Click Share

January 6th Capitol Police Suicides and Media Narratives

Four police officers who responded to the January 6th Capitol riot have reportedly died by suicide, including Officers Gunther Hashida and Kyle DeFreytag. Media figures like Bill Maher have compared the date to 9/11 and Pearl Harbor, though critics point out the lack of weapons found on the protesters. The "died by suicide" phrasing in news reports is noted as a specific stylistic shift in modern journalism.

Slave Bracelet
Episode 554 15:27 - 21:42

554: Slave Bracelet

Miriam Carey Shooting, Capitol Hill Security Incident

An investigation into the shooting of Miriam Carey near the U.S. Capitol reveals she suffered from postpartum depression and delusions. Reports detail a high-speed chase from the White House to the Capitol, ending with police firing 17 shots at her vehicle while her one-year-old child was inside.

Hate-Spewing Hashtags
Episode 553 2:22:04 - 2:23:44

553: Hate-Spewing Hashtags

U.S. Capitol Shooting Incident, Lockdown and Shelter in Place

Breaking news reports indicate shots were fired at the U.S. Capitol, leading to a "shelter in place" order for personnel. The hosts monitor live updates and police radio chatter during the lockdown, noting the strange timing during the government shutdown. This developing story interrupts the planned discussion as the hosts seek more information on the security breach.

Bud Nip
Episode 332 1:32:26 - 1:38:33

332: Bud Nip

Hoboken Meetup Recap, Police Photo Policy, DC Wrap-up

Adam Curry recounts meeting "Nick the Rat" and other prominent producers at the Hoboken meetup. He describes an interaction with local police officers who refused to take photos, citing a policy intended to prevent "police brutality" videos from being taken out of context on YouTube. The hosts announce their final tour stop on K Street in Washington D.C., organized by Baroness Maggie Vincent.