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Friday, June 24 2016

  • The Great Divide June 24, 2016

    Bridging the gap over guns in America, Concealed Carry Magazine editor on what the media get wrong, and algorithms that predict crime.&nbsp; (episode)

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    • The Media's Gun Blindspot June 24, 2016

      Another struggle over gun control reinforces the disconnect between those who are pro- and anti- gun. The media's ignorance&nbsp;of basic gun facts doesn't help.

    • What the Media Don't Get About Gun Owners June 24, 2016

      The media tend only to focus on guns in the wake of a violent crime, failing to portray the fact that the majority of gun owners will never&nbsp;do harm.&nbsp;

    • Expanding the Gun Violence Conversation June 24, 2016

      The outrage that follows mass shootings tends to steer the gun debate, and policy. Does that cloud the larger problem of everyday gun violence in America?

    • Stopping Mass Shooters Long Before They Act June 24, 2016

      When someone's behavior raises red flags -- even though they might not be breaking the law -- what can be done?

    • Data Cop Out June 24, 2016

      HunchLab, a new piece of predictive policing software, is telling cops across the country how to do their jobs&nbsp;--&nbsp;but not necessarily better.

    • The "Criminal Mind" Calculator June 24, 2016

      Algorithm-based risk assessment software wasn't originally intended for use in criminal sentencing, but that&rsquo;s exactly how it&rsquo;s being used now&nbsp;--&nbsp;with dubious accuracy.