Today, Explained

Who's afraid of teen takeovers?

April 27, 2026·26 minconversationalnews
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The podcast episode of *Today, Explained* examines the phenomenon of 'teen takeovers' in Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities, where large groups of teenagers gather spontaneously via social media, often leading to property damage, robberies, and occasional gunfire. While city official

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Thaddeus Johnson

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Sean RameswaramJenny GathrightThaddeus JohnsonMuriel Bowser

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Vox Media Podcast Network

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Criminal JusticeInequalityLocal NewsRacial JusticeUs Politics

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