Tag Archives: Criminal Justice

Meglio, Merton Interview – Podcast April 12, 2021

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

A More Effective, Efficient Alternative To Policing. Though “defunding the police” has become politically divisive rhetoric, it’s true that the majority of incidents that generate 911 calls are better handled by responders other than the police. Amy Meglio and Sam … Continue reading →

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Podcast February 8, 2021

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

Unequal Under The Law. Steve Williamson, Hava Derby and Gary LaMaster continue the discussion on criminal justice reform. To begin the conversation, they note that the U.S. incarcerates more people than any other nation – 2.1 million as of 2018. … Continue reading →

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Podcast January 4, 2021

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Gary LaMaster

A Look Back At One Of The Most Eventful Years In US History. The Democratic Perspective crew recaps some of the biggest stories of 2020. Klaus von Stutterheim covers the COVID-19 pandemic, Steve Williamson wraps up the presidential elections, Gary … Continue reading →

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