The Jeff-alytics Podcast

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Episode 2: Can Data Change the Way We See Crime?

2025-10-1526:55

In this episode, Jeff Asher speaks with Laura Arnold, co-founder and co-chair of Arnold Ventures, about the significant gap between crime data and public perception—and what it means for public policy. Laura shares her journey into philanthropy and how Arnold Ventures is working to drive data-driven, systemic solutions in the criminal justice system. Together, they explore the challenges of presenting data to advocates, the impact of perception on policy, and the need for a cultural shift in ...

Episode 1: Why Stories Stick and Data Struggles with Michael Lewis

2025-10-0145:06

In this conversation, Michael Lewis and Jeff Asher delve into the complexities of crime trends and the role of data in shaping public perception. They discuss the challenges of effectively communicating crime statistics, the importance of storytelling in data analysis, and the impact of social media on crime trends. The conversation underscores the importance of accurate crime data in informing public policy and highlights innovative approaches that can engage the public in unders...

Episode 0: Welcome to Jeff-alytics, the Podcast.

2025-09-2301:30

Can data uncover the real story of crime and criminal justice in America? Jeff Asher—nationally recognized crime data analyst, co-founder of AH Datalytics, co-creator of the Real-Time Crime Index, and author of the Jeff-alytics newsletter—sits down with policymakers, academics, journalists, and everyday people to reveal what the numbers actually show. Each episode challenges the myths we believe, exposes the gap between headlines and reality, and asks: what happens when we finally see c...

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