On Chicago’s Morning Answer WIND-AM: Discussing Revised FBI Violent Crime Stats

Oct 29, 2024 | Radio

Dr. John Lott talked on Chicago’s most popular morning talk program, WIND-AM’s Morning Answer, about his new investigative piece at Real Clear Investigations titled “Stealth Edit: FBI Quietly Revises Violent Crime Stats.” The revised FBI data shows violent crime increased in 2022 by 4.5%. 

(Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 8:41 to 8:55 AM CT)

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