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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2026 · 22 MIN

Murder Rates Are Falling. Solving It Is Another Story | Playing Through The Noise: Athletes, Social Media, And Mental Health

from Viewpoints Radio · host Gary Price, Thomas Hargrove, Marty Peterson, Joshua Perry, Johnny Davidson, Ebony McMorris, Evan Rook, Amirah Zaveri, Polly Hansen, Annie Krall, Jay Silvers

Murder Rates Are Falling. Solving It Is Another Story The country’s sharp drop in homicides is welcome news, but it hides a more complicated reality: a large number of murders still go unsolved. We explore how data, staffing and overlooked patterns could help lead to higher solve rates. Guest: Thomas Hargrove, former journalist, founder, Murder Accountability Project.   Playing Through The Noise: Athletes, Social Media, And Mental Health College and professional athletes face pressure from every direction and social media makes it nearly impossible to tune out the criticism. Two football players discuss the benefits and pitfalls of being online, and how athletes can protect their focus and well-being beyond the game. Guests:  Joshua Perry, former linebacker, Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers Johnny Davidson, senior quarterback, Washington University in St. Louis. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The country’s sharp drop in homicides is welcome news, but it hides a more complicated reality: a large number of murders still go unsolved. We explore how data, staffing and overlooked patterns could help lead to higher solve rates. Then, college and professional athletes face pressure from every direction and social media makes it nearly impossible to tune out the criticism. Two football players discuss the benefits and pitfalls of being online, and how athletes can protect their focus and well-being beyond the game.

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