Can data uncover the real story of crime and justice in America? Jeff Asher—nationally recognized crime data analyst, co-founder of AH Datalytics, co-creator of the Real Time Crime Index, and author of the Jeff-alytics Substack—sits down with policymakers, academics, journalists, and everyday people to reveal what the numbers actually show. Each episode challenges the myths we believe, exposes the gap between headlines and reality, and asks: what happens when we finally see crime clearly? Ne ...
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Episode 4: How Can Jail Data Inform Criminal Justice Policies? ft. Anna Harvey
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40:40In this episode, Jeff Asher and Anna Harvey discuss the Jail Data Initiative, a groundbreaking project improving the way we collect and analyze data on jail populations. Anna explains the challenges of data collection, why understanding jail populations is essential for meaningful reform, and how accurate data can shape criminal justice policies. T…
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Episode 3: Understanding America’s Crime Debate with Philip Bump
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33:03In this conversation, Jeff Asher and writer Philip Bump discuss the disconnect between public perception of crime and real crime statistics. Philip explores how media narratives, political agendas, and societal fears shape these perceptions, often leading to the misconception that crime is rising even when data shows otherwise. Together, they explo…
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Episode 2: Can Data Change the Way We See Crime?
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26:55In this episode, Jeff Asher speaks with Laura Arnold, co-founder and co-chair of Arnold Ventures, about the significant gap between crime data and public perception—and what it means for public policy. Laura shares her journey into philanthropy and how Arnold Ventures is working to drive data-driven, systemic solutions in the criminal justice syste…
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Episode 1: Why Stories Stick and Data Struggles with Michael Lewis
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45:06In this conversation, Michael Lewis and Jeff Asher delve into the complexities of crime trends and the role of data in shaping public perception. They discuss the challenges of effectively communicating crime statistics, the importance of storytelling in data analysis, and the impact of social media on crime trends. The conversation underscores the…
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Episode 0: Welcome to Jeff-alytics, the Podcast.
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1:30Can data uncover the real story of crime and criminal justice in America? Jeff Asher—nationally recognized crime data analyst, co-founder of AH Datalytics, co-creator of the Real-Time Crime Index, and author of the Jeff-alytics newsletter—sits down with policymakers, academics, journalists, and everyday people to reveal what the numbers actually sh…
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