On WPHT Afternoon Show: To Discuss FBI Data Errors and Transgender Violence

May 7, 2026 | Radio

Dr. John Lott talked to fill-in host Mike Opelka on the WPHT Afternoon Show in Philadelphia about Elon Musk’s retweet of our video on FBI data errors, which has reached millions of views. They also discussed the shooting crimes by transgender individuals. See also Dr. Lott’s piece at The Federalist titled “The Real Rate Of Transgender Violence Is Much Worse Than The Media Wants To Admit.”

(Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 4:15 to 4:25 PM ET)

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