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Following the $80 Billion: Cops, Courts, and Simple Fixes
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Where does $80 billion go in America’s justice system? Dave and Jerremy trace the money, revealing undertrained police, storytelling prosecutors, and a 60% recidivism rate. Through Defy Ventures’ model and stories like Kwan’s, they propose actionable fixes: better police training, in-prison education, and policy reform. Learn how to turn awareness into action and reduce crime through community solutions.
Timestamps:
- (00:00) Money Trail Begins: Jerremy questions where $80 billion vanishes yearly.
- (00:16) Systemic Change Needed: Dave pushes for a national Defy Ventures model.
- (02:25) Human Cargo: Inmates are treated like cargo, not people.
- (05:25) Schools as Shields: Education can stop crime before it starts.
- (06:15) Community Power: Conversations spark hope, not handouts.
- (08:57) Justice Flaws Exposed: One bad night could land you in prison.
- (10:49) Political Silence: Why haven’t leaders tackled reform in 20 years?
- (11:53) Drug Injustice: Crack vs. powder cocaine—a rigged system.
- (14:35) $40 Billion Fix: Alex’s bold plan could save half the budget.
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