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Finding Solutions For Crime – Without Politics Getting In The Way

Finding Solutions For Crime – Without Politics Getting In The Way

FromConsider This from NPR


Finding Solutions For Crime – Without Politics Getting In The Way

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Mar 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her re-election bid this week, many people saw the result as a referendum on how she handled crime. But crime is not just a Chicago issue. Nationally, murders, shootings, and thefts are up. Communities that feel under siege are looking to hold elected leaders accountable for their failure to address the problem. But when agreements on how to solve crime break down along party lines -and even within parties- are politics hindering potential solutions? Host Michel Martin talks to Thomas Abt, senior fellow at the Council on Criminal Justice, about non-partisan, research-based solutions. We also hear from Ja'Ron Smith, a fellow with Right on Crime, a conservative criminal justice reform coalition.
Released:
Mar 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.