S4E8: Better Understanding Crime
from The Black Agenda
Adrian and Devin are bring you an episode to educate you on the rise in violent crime that the U.S. has experienced since 2020. To help us make sense of it all, we are joined by Dr. John K. Roman, a senior fellow in the Economics, Justice and Society Group at NORC at the University of Chicago. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment: The Rise in Crime (2:11) Is it just murders that we should be alarmed about What role is the media and social media playing Unsupported theories for the spike in crime Should we blame "Defund the Police" Break: Cooper Ave 2nd Segment: What Leads to Crime (13:50) The argument for environment and opportunity How racism, discrimination, and prejudice play into crime stats How does being a part of a community deter crime Break: Whitefish Salad 3rd Segment: What Can We Do to Address Crime (26:47) How do we get away from the "tough on crime" stance How do we truly deter criminals rather than just creating more laws Break: Scary Island Final Message (39:40) Break: Anywhen Ending (46:53) Next WR: WR#9 (Mar 19, 2022) Next Episode: Raising Wages for Women (Mar 22, 2022) Donate Charity of the Month: Common Ground Foundation Like, Follow, Share, Subscribe Check out our News articles Thanks and Farewell
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