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January 28, 2026

DC Just Hit a 8 Year Low in Homicides. But It Should Be Doing More

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DC Just Hit a 8 Year Low in Homicides. But It Should Be Doing More

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DC saw an eight year low in homicides in 2025, following a national drop. But our neighbors in Baltimore have an even more impressive story: their homicide rate plummeted to a nearly 50-year low. So what's behind these numbers? Today we're talking with Dr. Joseph Richardson, MPower Professor at UMD and co-chair of DC's Homicide Review Committee, about what's actually working to reduce gun violence.

Correction: The original version of this episode stated that there was a 30-year low in homicides, rather than a 30-year low in violent crime. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

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