Evaluating evidence, Gun violence in cities

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A law professor shares his latest book on how to better use reason to evaluate evidence we’re presented with in life. Then, we explore the causes and potential solutions for gun violence with the help of a criminology professor.

Featured in this Show

  • Causes and potential solutions of gun violence

    Cities like Milwaukee have seen an uptick in gun violence. We talk to a criminology expert about what leads to these crimes and how to prevent them.

  • How do we know what's evidence, and what's not?

    We discuss different ways to think about, evaluate, and question types of evidence people present us. A legal theorist teaches us how to reason better.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Richard Rosenfeld Guest
  • Frederick Schauer Guest

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