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
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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.
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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.
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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
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