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Podcast: All Things Crime
Episode: Scott Wagner: Why Crime is Rising in New York City Part 2
Description: In part 2 of this series, Scott Wagner discusses the changes in New York City over the past few decades and how crime levels have ebbed and flowed. He notes the prevalence of gang violence increasing and the number of younger people committing crimes is rising. Scott and Jared review the influx of migrants coming into the city, and the potential for terrorists to infiltrate the U.S. by taking advantage of the open borders. Wagner also notes the financial strain this puts on the city, and the myriad of challenges large influxes of migrants bring. Th...