The Jeff-alytics 2025 Year in Review

This was a banner year for the Jeff-alytics universe and it's time to recap it! In this episode, host Jeff Asher reflects on three conversations this year that really resonated. This episode highlights the gap between public perception and actual data and emphasizes the need for diverse perspectives in shaping our understanding of crime and public safety. The episode features insights from various guests–Michael Lewis (Storyteller), Larry Krasner (District Attorney), and Susan Parker (Researcher). These conversations focus on points like the personal impacts of crime, the narratives that shape public opinion, and the infrastructure behind crime data collection.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What does the data say, despite the “doom and gloom” crime coverage? 
• How understanding crime requires looking beyond just the numbers.
• How types of personal experiences shape our understanding of crime and justice.
• Can language reinforce stigma or restore dignity?
• The aspects Policymakers often miss when faced with realities of justice-impacted families.
• What infrastructure behind crime data is crucial for accurate understanding?
• How crime reporting in the US is not mandatory and leads to gaps in data.
• The importance of acknowledging the imperfections of data in communicating crime trends.
• What should be considered when discussing the human impact behind data points?
• How telling stories from the inside out can change public perception.

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