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The Jeff-alytics Podcast

AH Datalytics
Gun Violence
NIBRS
Criminal Justice Policy
Arnold Ventures
FBI
New Orleans
Community Violence Intervention
Baltimore
Crime Data
Real Time Crime Index
Bureau Of Justice Statistics
Council On Criminal Justice
Clearance Rates
Immigration
United States
Minneapolis
Kansas City, United States
Deterrence
Bail Reform
Public Health

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 t... more

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My guest today is Andrew Papachristos, one of the smartest people (though he is a Bears fan) thinking through how to use data to reduce gun violence. Andy has spent his career trying to read networks more systematically. He’s a professor at Northwest... more

My guest today is Insha Rahman, the president of the Vera Institute of Justice, the oldest and largest justice reform organization in the country. Insha has spent the past ten years building out everything from bail reform research to a 501c4 focused... more

Crime is falling fast in America , and, as the many different opinions on the podcast can attest, almost nobody can agree on why.

My guest today has spent thirty years inside the question of America’s changing crime trends, first as a researcher at ... more

Today's guest is Andy Wheeler, a renowned criminologist, data scientist, and founder of Crime Decoder. Andy is a terrific voice for understanding the role of technology in analyzing and decreasing crime.

We talk through Andy’s work with police depar... more

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Recent Guests

Quinton Lucas
Mayor of Kansas City
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Episode: Behind Kansas City's Crime Drop With Mayor Quinton Lucas
Megan Ranney
Emergency physician, injury prevention researcher, Dean of the Yale School of Public Health
Yale School of Public Health
Episode: The Public Health Approach To Reducing Shootings With Dr. Megan Ranney
Rob Wilcox
President and CEO of the Fund for a Safer Future
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Episode: 1,000 Levers For Reducing Gun Violence With Rob Wilcox
Greg Newburn
Director of Criminal Justice at the Niskanen Center
Niskanen Center
Episode: Building Towards Certainty Rather Than Severity With Greg Newburn
Neera Tanden
President and CEO of the Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress
Episode: Why Accountability and Prevention Don't Have to Be in Conflict with Neera Tanden
Senator Christopher S. Murphy
U.S. Senator from Connecticut, leading voice on gun violence reduction
United States Senate
Episode: The Past, Present, and Future of Gun Violence Reduction with Senator Chris Murphy
Charles Fain Lehman
Fellow at the Manhattan Institute focusing on crime and public policy
Manhattan Institute
Episode: Crime, Policy, and What Has Changed with Charles Fain Lehman
Jill Collin Jefferson
Civil and human rights attorney and founder of Julian
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Episode: Investigating Crimes That Were Never Meant to be Reopened with Jill Collen Jefferson
Rachel Harmon
Law professor at the University of Virginia; former federal prosecutor; senior policy advisor at the White House
University of Virginia; White House Domestic Policy Council
Episode: How Criminal Justice Policy Gets Made In The White House With Rachel Harmon

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Go Birds!

    The first and only crime data podcast that exclusively interviews prosecutors who are Eagles fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Apple12587
    United States7 months ago
  • Tons of talking, no data

    Man was I stoked when I saw this podcast concept pop up. I thought *finally* someone is doing a deep dive on the state of crime through the lens of data, juxtaposed by how it gets reported and distorted. I was going to listen and walk away armed with some stone cold FACTS I could sling when folks say stuff like “New York City is so scary right now” (it is not, in fact, scary)

    But, no. It’s a podcast about how to talk about how to talk about crime. So much blather. I gave it my best shot. Listed... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    dave.now
    United States9 months ago
  • Great conversation!

    The brainstorming with Michael Lewis was fantastic—and fun too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rodneylbrownjr
    United States10 months ago

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Episode 3: Understanding America’s Crime Debate with Philip Bump
Q: How has media and political discourse fed into this disconnect, and can data-driven messaging counteract it?
Media often prioritizes sensational stories and narratives that fit political agendas, which heightens fear; data-driven messaging can help, but it requires proactive, accessible visualization and delivery through modern platforms to reach audiences where they are.
Episode 3: Understanding America’s Crime Debate with Philip Bump
Q: What does the data actually show about crime trends and how do perceptions diverge from those numbers?
Crime perception tends to be skewed toward rising fear, driven by media narratives, political talking points, and the immediacy of anecdote over aggregate data; in many cases crime is not rising as the public believes, but fear is amplified by coverage and social platforms.
Episode 4: How Can Jail Data Inform Criminal Justice Policies? ft. Anna Harvey
Q: What have you learned from having done all this, both from the data element side and also from the policy side?
She explains the need for public sector responsibility to sustain jail data initiatives, the value of linking published data to produce actionable insights, and early findings suggesting that certain policy reforms may reduce recidivism while increasing incarceration costs, prompting cautious, data-driven policy discussion.
Episode 4: How Can Jail Data Inform Criminal Justice Policies? ft. Anna Harvey
Q: OK. Well, then, how do you describe what you do?
Anna describes her work as helping criminal justice agencies operate more effectively by improving data collection and linking across agencies to understand what works for public safety, especially in evaluating bail reform and pretrial detention efforts.
Episode 6: Data and the Prosecutor with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
Q: What factors does the data suggest are driving crime trends in Philadelphia?
He attributes declines to multiple factors, including prevention investments, improved forensics, and policy changes like bail reform, while noting national trends also play a role.

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A data-forward show that interrogates crime and justice through rigorous numbers, policy context, and real-world impacts. Episodes span crime data infrastructure, policing, public safety strategies, and how messaging around crime shapes public perception. The host often brings in policymakers, researchers, journalists, and practitioners to unpack complex trends with a focus on transparency, accountability, and practical solutions. Notable is the consistent emphasis on translating data into clear narratives, exploring AI and technology's role, and highlighting local success stories as a counterpoint to polarized national debates. This mix makes it appealing for listeners who want evidence-based analysis, actionable insights for policy or pol... more

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