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. (RELATED: The Most Dangerous Teenagers in America)
Massive brawl broke out Friday night at a Chipotle in the Navy Yard area. pic.twitter.com/xqZTliXWvK
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 17, 2026
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. (READ MORE: It’s Time for Young Conservatives to Touch Grass)
Tune in to hear their discussion!
Read Ellie and Lyrah’s writing here and here.
Listen to the Spectator P.M. Podcast on Spotify.