Episode Details

In this episode, we dive into the world of crime and public safety with a critical look at the broken windows theory and its implications. Host Michael discusses the theory's origins with James Q. Wilson and George Kelling's landmark article in The Atlantic, which posits that small signs of lawlessness can lead to larger disorders. We explore how this theory was put into practice in New York City under Mayor Rudy Giuliani and the dramatic results. Then, we examine the reverse approach taken by Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago, who claims that law enforcement is a sickness that needs to be eradicated.

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