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.
Episodes
13 episodes
The Nation’s Crime Measures with Alex Piquero
In this engaging conversation, former Bureau of Justice Statistics director Alex Piquero shares his journey from playing in a rock band to becoming a prominent figure in criminology and the Bureau of Justice Statistics. We chat about the imp...
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40:15
The Jeff-alytics 2025 Year in Review
This was a banner year for the Jeff-alytics universe and it's time to recap it! In this episode, host Jeff Asher reflects on three conversations this year that really resonated. This episode highlights the gap between public perception and a...
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12:04
Episode 10: When Criminal Justice Policy Ignores Lived Experiences with Ifetayo Harvey
In this conversation, Jeff Asher and Ifetayo Harvey explore the misconceptions surrounding crime trends, the importance of context in data interpretation, and the stigma associated with drug use. They discuss the need for policymakers to...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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26:54
Episode 9: Lessons From Economics on Communicating Crime Data with Paul Krugman
In this episode of the Jeff-alytics Podcast, Paul Krugman discusses his extensive background in economics, the challenges of communicating economic realities, and the discrepancies between public perception and actual data. He emphasizes...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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34:04
Episode 8: What Can Minneapolis Teach Us About Police Reform? with Ganesha Martin, Esq.
In this episode of the Jeff-alytics Podcast, Ganesha Martin, Esq. shares her unique journey from law to policing, reflecting on her experiences in Baltimore and Minneapolis. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in police reform...
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Episode 8
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41:23
Episode 7: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About NIBRS But Were Afraid To Ask with Dr. Susan Parker
In this conversation, Dr. Susan Parker discusses her work at the intersection of health and crime, focusing on NIBRS (the National Incident-Based Reporting System) and its implications for understanding crime data. She explains the compl...
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Episode 7
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33:28
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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32:50
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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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:18
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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40:40
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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33:03
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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Episode 1: Why Stories Stick and Data Struggles with Michael Lewis
In this conversation, Michael Lewis and Jeff Asher delve into the complexities of crime trends and the role of data in shaping public perception. They discuss the challenges of effectively communicating crime statistic...
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Episode 1
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