Manhattan's First Black District Attorney Lays Out His Plan For His Tenure
During the Manhattan District Attorney's race, Alvin Bragg promised to deliver both fairness and safety to the borough’s residents, particularly those in Black and Latino neighborhoods. Bragg explained...
View ArticleThe SF Progressive Prosecutor Recall Means A Lot (Or Not)
How much should the recall of San Francisco's progressive district attorney be seen as a bellwether for progressivism around the country?On Today's Show:John Pfaff, professor at the Fordham University...
View ArticlePutting the Backlash Against Progressive Prosecutors in Perspective
A widespread view that cities have become less safe in recent months is transforming local politics. Eric Adams became Mayor of New York City on a tough-on-crime platform. Anxiety about public safety...
View ArticleLessons From the Recall of San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin
John Pfaff, professor at the Fordham University School of Law, shares his analysis of what the recall of San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin means for progressive prosecutors.
View ArticleManhattan DA Alvin Bragg
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg talks about the office's work on retail crime, issues of self-defense/stand your ground, and more.
View ArticleManhattan DA Alvin Bragg on Election Results and More
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg talks about the results to the midterm elections, plus the latest on the Trump Organization trial, the office's approach to crime and its priorities.
View ArticleBrian Lehrer Weekend: She Said Movie Context; DA Alvin Bragg; E-Bike Batteries
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.Context and a Movie: She Said (First) | Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on Election Results and More (Starts at 28:20) | What to Do About...
View ArticleLegal Analysis of Trump's Indictment
Zachary Carter, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York and most recently, corporation counsel for the City of New York, draws on his deep experience prosecuting high profile and...
View ArticleManhattan DA Bragg on Crime, Mental Health and More
Alvin Bragg, Manhattan district attorney, talks about the recent arrest of a suspect involved in the Gilgo Beach slayings, how New Yorkers are feeling about crime in relation to actual crime numbers,...
View ArticleManhattan DA Alvin Bragg Looks Back at 2023
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg looks back at 2023, including the year's crime stats, and talks about his office's recent work on mental health and more.
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