In this episode we talk crime – as seen through the lens of Chicago – and how it might impact the midterms. Chicago has been used as a poster child for violence in recent campaigns, but crime isn’t an issue that impacts that city alone. In fact, there’s been a surge across the country. Why is this? What can fix it? Are any politicians offering viable solutions? Kaitlin Devaney, a criminology professor at Northwestern University outside Chicago, joins the show to help us find out.

<p>In this episode we talk crime – as seen through the lens of Chicago – and how it might impact the midterms. Chicago has been used as a poster child for violence in recent campaigns, but crime isn’t an issue that impacts that city alone. In fact, there’s been a surge across the country. Why is this? What can fix it? Are any politicians offering viable solutions? Kaitlin Devaney, a criminology professor at Northwestern University outside Chicago, joins the show to help us find out.</p>

The Homestretch is a limited-series political podcast giving you quick, pertinent analysis of the most pressing issues leading up to the 2022 midterm elections.

<p>The Homestretch is a limited-series political podcast giving you quick, pertinent analysis of the most pressing issues leading up to the 2022 midterm elections.</p>

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