On the Michigan Talk Network: Discussing the actual facts about the alleged racism of police and the bias in the media

Jun 15, 2020 | Radio

Dr. John Lott talked to Steve Gruber on the Michigan Talk Network about our research testing whether there is racism by police. They also discussed Lott’s piece at Real Clear Politics on how what happened to Senator Tom Cotton at the New York Times is actually an all too common story. Lott has in fact had a similar experience with the Times.

(June 10, 2020, from 8:35 to 8:46 AM)

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