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Teen Takeovers Are Spreading. Why?
May 24, 2026·18m
Across America’s biggest cities, groups of teenagers are swarming stores, attacking bystanders, targeting police officers, and organizing “teen takeovers” through social media. Officials insist crime is falling but viral videos tell a different story. Manhattan Institute fellow and “The War on Cops” author Heather Mac Donald joins Morning Wire to discuss what’s driving the rise in youth violence, why cities are struggling to respond, and how anti-police policies may be making the problem worse. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep.