The Jeff-alytics Podcast
Can data uncover the real story of crime and justice in America?
Jeff Asher—nationally recognized crime data analyst, co-founder of AH Datalytics, co-creator of the Real Time Crime Index, and author of the Jeff-alytics Substack—sits down with policymakers, academics, journalists, and everyday people to reveal what the numbers actually show. Each episode challenges the myths we believe, exposes the gap between headlines and reality, and asks: what happens when we finally see crime clearly?
New episodes drop every other week! Visit ahdatalytics.com to learn more.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
The Jeff-alytics Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 6: Data and the Prosecutor with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
In this conversation, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner discusses his journey to office, the innovative use of data in criminal justice, and the importance of community engagement. He emphasizes the need for transparency, the ...
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Episode 6
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Episode 5: A Legislator’s Vision for Data-informed Policymaking with Whitney Westerfield
In this conversation, Whitney Westerfield shares his journey as a state senator and his insights into criminal justice policy. He discusses the importance of data in shaping legislation, his experiences as a prosecutor, and the challenge...
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Episode 5
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Episode 4: How Can Jail Data Inform Criminal Justice Policies? ft. Anna Harvey
In this episode, Jeff Asher and Anna Harvey discuss the Jail Data Initiative, a groundbreaking project improving the way we collect and analyze data on jail populations. Anna e...
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Episode 4
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Episode 3: Understanding America’s Crime Debate with Philip Bump
In this conversation, Jeff Asher and writer Philip Bump discuss the disconnect between public perception of crime and real crime statistics. Philip explores how media narratives, political agendas, and societal fears shape these p...
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Episode 3
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Episode 2: Can Data Change the Way We See Crime? with Laura Arnold
In this episode, Jeff Asher speaks with Laura Arnold, founder and co-chair of Arnold Ventures, about the significant gap between crime data and public perception—and what it means for public policy. Laura shares her journey into p...
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Episode 2
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