Topic: Transit Crime

New York Governor Kathy Hochul deployed 750 National Guardsmen and 250 State Troopers to the New York City subway system to conduct random bag checks. This follows the addition of 1,000 NYPD officers to the transit system in February. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed similar crime concerns on the CTA, noting that National Guard deployment remains under the jurisdiction of the Illinois governor.

A caller from Atlanta, Georgia, describes a significant increase in youth crime and a decrease in police presence on transit systems over the last 30 years. The discussion posits that life acts as a test of spiritual navigation where individuals must act to prevent evil from filling societal voids. The segment concludes that the current global situation represents a real-world test of human liberty and moral fortitude.

The FBI is accused of gaslighting the American public by reporting a 2% decrease in crime while ignoring data from over 50 of the largest U.S. cities. Cities excluded from the statistics reportedly include Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Houston, where crime is allegedly surging. Transit crime in July is noted to have risen nearly 57% compared to the previous year.