Falsified test scores and athletic achievements are just part of the story in a college admissions scandal involving several elite schools. We unravel the full story and talk about how this will impact the schools involved. We also hear from a reporter who says the way we police so-called dangerous neighborhoods lacks an understanding of how and why violence happens in our cities.
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'Broken Windows' Policing And The Nature Of Urban Crime
Several decades ago, many police departments chose to focus heavily on small crimes as a way to prevent further disorder. Our guest says this approach may haven’t made cities safer, and that a new approach requires a deeper understanding of the dynamics of violent crime.
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More Than 50 People Indicted In College Admissions Bribery Case
More than 50 people–including wealthy parents, college coaches, and a California buinsessman–were indicted this is in a nationwide, multimillion-dollar college admission bribery case. We’ll learn more about the families involved and what it says about the admissions process at top-tier schools in the country.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Stephen Lurie Guest
- Erin Richards Guest
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