Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #590: Brooke Jenkins, John Avlon, Katrina Vanden Heuvel
Feb 19, 2022
In this insightful discussion, John Avlon, a senior political analyst for CNN, and Katrina Vanden Heuvel, publisher of The Nation, tackle pressing topics. They delve into San Francisco's crime policies and their social implications, advocating for rehabilitation over incarceration. The duo also critiques the struggles of the Democratic Party in rural areas and addresses the complexities of foreign policy amidst rising global tensions. Their conversation emphasizes the need for democratic unity and a more profound understanding of media engagement.
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San Francisco DA Recall
- Brooke Jenkins, a former San Francisco Assistant District Attorney, discusses the recall of the current DA.
- Jenkins highlights the DA's radical policies, like dismissing gang violence as a social construct and neglecting to prosecute criminals fully.
SF Crime and Policy
- San Francisco's reputation as a liberal city is being challenged by rising crime rates.
- Policies like not prosecuting shoplifters lead to increased crime and security guards not intervening.
Repeat Offender
- Bill Maher mentions a woman who robbed the same Target store 128 times.
- This highlights the leniency towards repeat offenders in San Francisco.
