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Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Episode: Public Safety or Political Optics: The National Guard in Washington, DC
Description: Crime is down — so why is President Trump sending the National Guard to DC? Michael digs into the President's surprising decision to deploy 800 National Guard troops to our nation's capital — despite data showing crime is at a 30-year low. Listen to his sharp commentary, and what our audience has to say about it. Original air date 12 August 2025.