Major cities including Milwaukee set records for homicides in 2021. We talk with a criminology expert about why murder rates have gone up after years of decline. We also look back at how the media covered the COVID-19 pandemic and whether it helped shape the public response.
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Reviewing media coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic
Media coverage of the pandemic varied over the last two years and played a role in shaping public opinion and public health. We explore where mainstream coverage got it right and got it wrong through the ups and downs of COVID-19.
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What's driving up homicide rates in large U.S. cities?
With more than two weeks left in 2021, Milwaukee has reportedly surpassed last year’s record total for homicides with more than 190. Other U.S. cities have also broken similar records. We look at what’s behind the increase and what’s happening with other types of crimes.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Jon Allsop Guest
- Janice Iwama Guest
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