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S4 E10 - Media Myths: Challenging the Immigrant Crime Statistic
Manage episode 471853488 series 3405437
In this episode, the speaker argues against the commonly cited statistic that native-born U.S. citizens are more likely to commit violent crimes than illegal aliens. They contend that this comparison lacks depth and overlooks many instances where crimes by illegal aliens are reported. They criticize both the media and politicians for pushing the narrative, which they see as misinformation and gaslighting. Various examples are cited, including crimes committed by Venezuelan and Chilean gangs and individual cases like Patrick Lyoya and Brittney Griner. The speaker plans to explore the actual data and articles in the next episode to expose what they believe are the media's false claims about immigrant crime rates.
00:00 Introduction: Crime Statistics and Comparisons
02:47 Media Narratives and Public Perception
05:23 Immigrant Crime: Data and Misinformation
07:39 Case Studies and Double Standards
11:46 The Myth of Immigrant Crime
14:18 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
Commentary on trending issues brought to you with a moderate perspective.
93 episodes
Manage episode 471853488 series 3405437
In this episode, the speaker argues against the commonly cited statistic that native-born U.S. citizens are more likely to commit violent crimes than illegal aliens. They contend that this comparison lacks depth and overlooks many instances where crimes by illegal aliens are reported. They criticize both the media and politicians for pushing the narrative, which they see as misinformation and gaslighting. Various examples are cited, including crimes committed by Venezuelan and Chilean gangs and individual cases like Patrick Lyoya and Brittney Griner. The speaker plans to explore the actual data and articles in the next episode to expose what they believe are the media's false claims about immigrant crime rates.
00:00 Introduction: Crime Statistics and Comparisons
02:47 Media Narratives and Public Perception
05:23 Immigrant Crime: Data and Misinformation
07:39 Case Studies and Double Standards
11:46 The Myth of Immigrant Crime
14:18 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
Commentary on trending issues brought to you with a moderate perspective.
93 episodes
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