Vince Coglianese National Radio Show Discussing Our Statistical Work on How the Drop in D.C.’s Homicide Rate isn’t Just a Random Occurrence

Aug 30, 2025 | Media Coverage

Vince Coglianese on his national radio show on August 25th discusses our estimates of the probability that the drop in D.C.’s homicide rate after Trump federalization of policing is just a random occurrence.

Vince Coglianese: “The Great John Lott from the Crime Prevention Research Center.”

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