On Strictly Speaking with Bob Frantz: To Discuss Real Crime Statistics

Nov 11, 2025 | Radio

Dr. John Lott talked to Bob Frantz on Cleveland’s WHK-AM about the real crime statistics that left-wing politicians are misreporting to shut down President Trump’s federal crackdown on violent crime. See also Dr. Lott’s new op-ed at Real Clear Politics titled “What the Stats Really Say About Crime Surge.”

(Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 11:05 to 11:25 AM ET)

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