Ferguson Protests, Vaccinations, Milwaukee’s Data Approach To Crime

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How has Milwaukee’s approach to fighting crime changed in recent years? We hear about how the Milwaukee Police Department is using a data-driven approach to change the game. We also discuss the latest news out of Ferguson, and talk to a guest who separates the facts from fiction about flu vaccinations.

Featured in this Show

  • A Look At What's Happening In Ferguson

    Ferguson is in turmoil after a night of protests stemming from a grand jury’d decision not to indict the police officer who shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown. A reporter talks about the situation there, and what happened during last night’s protests.

  • Vaccination: Helpful Or Harmful In Long Run?

    It’s flu season, and messages about the importance of getting vaccinated abound. A toxicologist explains how the forces of evolution and our own immune systems influence the effectiveness of vaccines over time.

  • Milwaukee Featured For Data Driven Approach To Fighting Crime

    The Milwaukee Police Department has focused on data analysis to fight crime in a city long-known for violence. As part of its year-long “What Works” series, featuring innovative ideas implemented in urban areas, POLITICO looks at how the approach has changed crime in Wisconsin’s largest city.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Willis Arnold Guest
  • Emily Monosson Guest
  • Erik Gunn Guest