Explain It to Me Panic! At The Drugstore
May 15, 2024
Exploring the disconnect between public perception and actual crime data, the podcast discusses the impact of media coverage on crime rates, policies overreacting to crime, and the consequences of an aging prison population. The conversation dives into the need for data-driven policy-making and addressing root causes of crime, cautioning against knee-jerk tough on crime laws.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Analyzing Crime Rates and Public Perception
01:53 • 17min
Security Measures and Affordable Wireless Plans
18:48 • 2min
Shift in Criminal Justice Policies and Priorities
20:49 • 10min
The Cycle of Progress and Backlash in American History
31:13 • 6min
Comparing Current Tough on Crime Trends to the 1990s
37:29 • 2min
Acknowledgments, Upcoming Episodes, and Apple Card Promotion
39:28 • 2min