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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 9 MIN

Beware of the ‘Teen Takeovers’

from The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

Places like Chipotle in Navy Yard in Washington D.C. are being violated by big groups of teenagers who break out in brawls. These “teen takeovers” are also taking place in cities like Detroit and Chicago. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the phenomenon and what fuels these teenagers to break out in violence. Ellie and Lyrah explain how parental involvement and discipline are needed, and how cities like Washington, D.C., are trying to curb these takeovers through parental penalties and curfews. Tune in to hear their discussion!

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Places like Chipotle in Navy Yard in Washington D.C. are being violated by big groups of teenagers who break out in brawls. These “teen takeovers” are also taking place in cities like Detroit and Chicago. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie...

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