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Law/Policy and Enforcement

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Law/Policy and Enforcement Sub-categories:

  • Criminal Justice and Courts (66)
  • Police Misconduct (6)
  • Police Reform (2)

A Pathway to Exoneration

>> January 8, 2023

We explore what factors feed into these wrongful convictions and how advocates in the arena are fighting for justice.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Incarceration, Law/Policy and Enforcement
ListenA Pathway to Exoneration

Giving Birth Behind Bars

>> December 25, 2022

Dr. Carolyn Sufrinjoins us this week to talk about the challenges pregnant prisoners face and what needs to change to make the prison system more humane, compassionate, and rehabilitation-focused for women in this situation.

topics covered: Children and Parenting, Criminal Justice and Courts, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Health and Medicine, Incarceration, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Mass Incarceration, Pregnancy, Public Health and Policy
ListenGiving Birth Behind Bars

Progress in Policing Initiatives Since George Floyd’s Death

>> July 24, 2022

What’s changed in policing since May of 2020 when George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police? Two experts in law and police policy join us to discuss the current state of police violence in America.

topics covered: Government and Politics, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Police Misconduct, Police Reform, Public Safety, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination
ListenProgress in Policing Initiatives Since George Floyd’s Death

The Art of Detecting a Lie

>> June 19, 2022

We speak with one interrogation expert about the subtle signs that give people away and how the average person can use these tactics in day-to-day interactions.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Behavior, History, Law/Policy and Enforcement, National Security, Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Psychology
ListenThe Art of Detecting a Lie

The Environmental Damage Caused By Millions of Littered Cigarettes

>> June 12, 2022

It seems like all too often it’s common to see a driver chuck a cigarette butt out the window or throw one on the sidewalk. We speak with expert Thomas Novotny about how this type of littering affects the environment and the wildlife within it.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Children and Parenting, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Ecology and Ecosystem Management, Government and Politics, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Math, Data and Statistics, Pollution, Regulation
ListenThe Environmental Damage Caused By Millions of Littered Cigarettes

The Continued Global Intake of Russia’s Diamonds

>> May 8, 2022

This week – we cover the global diamond trade and what more needs to be done to ensure that the global diamond business is not funding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Commerce, Current Events, Economic Sanction, Economics and Finance, Government and Politics, Industry, International/Global Affairs, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Military and War, Mining, Natural Resources
ListenThe Continued Global Intake of Russia’s Diamonds

When the Guilty Are Marked As Innocent

>> March 27, 2022

Why do we believe one person but believe another is lying? This week, author Sarah Weinman joins us as we discuss the story of one American man in the 1950’s who was able to dupe millions and get released from prison.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Criminal Justice and Courts, History, Incarceration, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Psychology and Psychiatry
ListenWhen the Guilty Are Marked As Innocent
Employment After Incarceration

Finding Employment After Incarceration

>> January 2, 2022

In the U.S., there are roughly 19 million people with felony convictions. For this population, finding stable work can be a tumultuous and draining process. Without a job, it can be all too easy to slide back into a past life and end up behind bars once again.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Criminal Justice and Courts, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, Equal Employment, Federal Government, Government and Politics, Healthcare, Incarceration, Labor Rights and Wages, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Local Government, Mass Incarceration, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Research, Societal Issues, State Government, Unemployment
ListenFinding Employment After Incarceration

The Consequences of Voter Error

>> December 26, 2021

In 2006, Filipino immigrant Elizabeth Keathley mistakenly registered to vote while at a DMV in Illinois. After receiving her Voter ID in the mail, she ended up casting a ballot in the next election thinking she could do so. However, she wasn’t a U.S. citizen at the time and, because of her actions, faced eventual deportation back to the Philippines.

topics covered: Democracy and Elections, Government and Politics, Immigration and Deportation, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Legislation, Public Policy
ListenThe Consequences of Voter Error
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The Mounting Student Loan Crisis

>> December 12, 2021

Federal student loan debt has ballooned in recent years. In 2007, debt totaled $642 billion dollars. Fourteen years later, this number has risen to close to $1.7 trillion. More than 43 million Americans have student loan debt, with the average person owing around $39,000.

topics covered: College and Admissions, Debt, Economics and Finance, Education, Government and Politics, Inflation, Law/Policy and Enforcement, News and Journalism, Personal Finance, Public Policy, Retirement, Societal Issues, Student Loans and Financial Aid
ListenThe Mounting Student Loan Crisis

The Mental Health Effects of Solitary Confinement & Imprisonment

>> November 28, 2021

The United States still has the highest number of inmates in the world, with more than 2 million people behind bars. For a segment of this population, spending weeks, months, or even years in solitary confinement is very much a reality. We speak with two criminal justice experts about the lasting effects of solitary confinement and the mental health crisis …

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Incarceration, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Mass Incarceration, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Public Policy, Public Safety
ListenThe Mental Health Effects of Solitary Confinement & Imprisonment

Working in Intensifying Heat

>> September 19, 2021

Imagine working for hours on end outside in temperatures exceeding 90 or 100 degrees. On top of this, there’s little shade, minimal breaks and often not enough water. This is the reality for millions of laborers who work in agriculture, construction and other industries. Why aren’t there more legal guidelines protecting these essential workers?

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Employment and Workplace Issues, Environment, Farming and Agriculture, Infrastructure and Engineering, Labor Rights and Wages, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Public Safety, Science and Technology
ListenWorking in Intensifying Heat
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Culture Crash: Artists’ Shared Inspiration

>> September 5, 2021

How do artists find inspiration for a new song on an album, or a new idea for a movie? We discuss how great art is more interconnected than you may think.

topics covered: Art, Criminal Justice and Courts, Culture and the Arts, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Media and Entertainment, Music, Philosophy and Ethics
ListenCulture Crash: Artists’ Shared Inspiration

Fighting for the Future of Clean Water

>> August 22, 2021

Gold mining has been a lucrative business for many generations. Today, it’s still a booming industry with global mining companies expanding into new markets each year. This week – we highlight the incredible story of activists in northern El Salvador who stood up to mining company, OceanaGold and won.

topics covered: Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Government and Politics, Inequality, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Mining, Natural Resources, Public Health and Policy, Public Policy
ListenFighting for the Future of Clean Water

The Dated Tradition of Daylight Saving Time

>> July 18, 2021

The routine of ‘springing forward’ can feel like a nuisance and for some, it can severely throw off their internal body clocks for days or weeks on end. Why do we still practice daylight saving time today? Dr. Beth Malow, a neurologist and sleep expert, joins us this week on Viewpoints.

topics covered: Biology, Disease, Health and Medicine, History, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Neurology, Pediatrics, Public Policy, Science and Technology, Sleep
ListenThe Dated Tradition of Daylight Saving Time
21-28 Segment 1: Long-Term Youth Incarceration

Long-Term Youth Incarceration

>> July 11, 2021

The U.S. prison population has decreased during the pandemic, but the number of people behind bars is still close to two million. Some of these inmates have been in prison for decades and at a young age were deemed by the justice system to be ‘unfixable’. This week, we shed light on the cycle of youth incarceration in this country and why people like Ian …

topics covered: Children and Parenting, Criminal Justice and Courts, Economics and Finance, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, Incarceration, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Mass Incarceration, Mental Health, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenLong-Term Youth Incarceration
21-27 Segment 1: Fair Labor: The Importance Of Worker Centers

Fair Labor: The Importance of Worker Centers

>> July 4, 2021

Unions, which are organized labor groups, are prevalent across the U.S. You’ve probably heard of the term in the media or may know someone who’s part of a union. But, have you ever heard of a worker center? It operates in similar functions as unions; however, this resource is much more community-based and is more of a guiding advocate in responsive …

topics covered: Civil Rights and Activism, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, Equality, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenFair Labor: The Importance of Worker Centers

The Top One Percent & The Accrual of Billions in Wealth

>> June 27, 2021

The 50 richest families in the world have a combined net worth of $1.2 trillion. The Koch family, the second richest name on the list, is worth a staggering $100 billion. For many families, it isn’t just about success and business growth, but the business of building wealth through loopholes like philanthropy and loose taxation laws.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, Government and Politics, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenThe Top One Percent & The Accrual of Billions in Wealth
The Endless Drought: Dwindling Water In The West

The Endless Drought: Dwindling Water in the West

>> June 20, 2021

Lake Mead, the reservoir created by the Hoover Dam, is at its lowest levels ever recorded. Drought is not a new problem in the West, but it is getting worse as the years go by. What’s being done to curb water consumption and increase supply so people’s taps don’t run dry?

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Conservation and Sustainability, Drought, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Infrastructure and Engineering, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Literature and Writing, Natural Disasters, Public Health and Policy, Public Policy, Public Safety, Science and Technology, Technology, Weather and Weather Forecasting
ListenThe Endless Drought: Dwindling Water in the West
The Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Conundrum

The Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Conundrum

>> May 9, 2021

How often do you buy an item from the store that’s packaged in a plastic container or wrapped in plastic? Daily decisions like these add up and are feeding into the global plastic crisis. Scientists estimate that there’s anywhere between nine to 16 million tons of plastic on the sea floor, polluting the environment, harming species and releasing harmful …

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Health and Medicine, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Pollution, Recycling, Regulation, Waste Management
ListenThe Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Conundrum
21-15 Segment 2: End-Of-Life Planning: Have You Gotten Your Affairs In Order?

End-Of-Life Planning: Have You Gotten Your Affairs In Order?

>> April 11, 2021

About 60 percent of Americans don’t yet have a written will in place. People spend a lifetime working hard, saving money, building assets, but often never think about what would happen in case they suddenly passed away. Viewpoints speaks with life planning expert, Abby Schneiderman, about the importance of organizing your life both on paper and online.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Digital Age and Balance, Economics and Finance, End of Life Care and Planning, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Personal Finance, Social Media and Internet
ListenEnd-Of-Life Planning: Have You Gotten Your Affairs In Order?

Entrepreneurship in the Adult-Use Cannabis Market

>> April 4, 2021

New York is the latest to legalize recreational marijuana, creating thousands of new jobs and is expected to generate billions of dollars in revenue after a lackluster year for the state in tourism, real estate and business. But in a fast-growing industry, how do you make sure that smaller entrepreneurs aren’t left behind? Or those who’ve been systemically …

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Criminal Justice and Courts, Health and Medicine, History, Industry, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Public Health and Policy, Racism and Discrimination, Science and Technology
ListenEntrepreneurship in the Adult-Use Cannabis Market
Culture Crash 21-08: Framing Britney Spears

Culture Crash: Framing Britney Spears

>> February 21, 2021

We discuss the new Hulu release, Framing Britney Spears, which follows Spears’ rise to pop stardom, the ups and downs of her life in the spotlight and the controversial conversatorship that she’s reportedly been under since 2008.

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Hulu, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Media and Entertainment, Mental Health, Movies, Music, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV Series
ListenCulture Crash: Framing Britney Spears

The Birth of Criminal Science in the U.S.

>> February 7, 2021

Today, the field of forensic science is one of the most important tools that investigators have in cracking a case. From forensic geology to DNA analysis to ballistics, analyzing the science behind each crime is crucial. To better understand its beginnings, we go back to the twentieth century to shed a light on Edward Oscar Heinrich – an innovative man who …

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Criminal Justice and Courts, Forensic Science, History, Science, Science and Technology
ListenThe Birth of Criminal Science in the U.S.
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