On The Bill Martinez Show: To Discuss the Crime Reporting Gap

Nov 8, 2025 | Radio

Dr. John Lott talked on The Bill Martinez Show about how official FBI data undercounts the real rise in violent crime, emphasizing that victim surveys show a much greater surge and reveal growing distrust in law enforcement reporting. See also Dr. Lott’s new op-ed at Real Clear Politics titled “What the Stats Really Say About Crime Surge.”

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