# The Scandal Behind D.C.’s Crime Numbers

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Published: 2026-05-11T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this week’s Dream City roundup, Cuneyt is joined by Mark Segraves to break down the fallout from MPD’s crime stats scandal, what it means for Mayor Bowser’s legacy, and how it could affect trust in the police department. They also talk about growing White House pressure on D.C. ahead of this summer’s America 250 celebrations, new courtroom drama tied to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner suspect, and the latest on Trump’s plans for East Potomac Golf. And yes, they close on a lighter note: Gary Goodweather’s campaign dance moves. 00:00 Introduction + Mark Segraves Joins the Show 02:14 MPD Crime Stats Scandal and Bowser’s Legacy 21:25 America 250, White House Pressure, and D.C. Security Planning 26:12 Speed Round: White House Correspondents’ Dinner Suspect Back in Court 28:40 Speed Round: Trump’s East Potomac Golf Takeover Moves Ahead 30:46 Speed Round: DC Water Sewage Spill Cleanup and Cost Fight 33:04 Speed Round: Gary Goodweather’s Viral Dance Campaign The Dream City Podcast is supported by launch partner https://spotlightdc.org/ . The Dream City Podcast will hold the powerful accountable and take you inside D.C.’s business and political worlds. Along the way: Revelatory conversations with city officials, business leaders, and the best-sourced journalists in town. The Dream City Podcast is a product of COSMOS Media LLC.

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