Many elected officials insist that crime is falling in their districts – but ex-DOJ advisor John Lott Ph.D. says those claims are based on little lies and constructed with statistics that are carefully manufactured to show results favored by politicians – a "paper mirage." While the FBI boasts of a 10% decrease in violence, the DOJ's own National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) recorded a record-shattering 44% increase in violent crime, which remains at historically elevated rates. ••「 LINKS & SOURCES: https://drdrew.com/5272026 」•• John Lott reveals the pitfalls of relying on crimes reported to the police—the majority of all crimes, including 70% of property crimes are never reported to law enforcement. Author and political analyst Drew Thomas Allen discusses the Trump-Russia delusion, the Benghazi cover-up & the recent primary defeat of Rep. Thomas Massie. Andy Ross discusses the cultural battle for the Second Amendment, the surprising stances of the incoming ATF director, and the vital role of an armed citizenry in preserving American liberty. 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors • ONESKIN - Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DREW at https://www.oneskin.co/DREW #OneSkinPod • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Be prepared for the next crisis with a Medical Emergency Kit. Learn more at https://twc.health/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on medical issues. This show is for entertainment or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician before making health decisions. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - https://kalebnation.com • Susan Pinsky - https://x.com/firstladyoflove Content Producer & Booking • Emily Barsh - https://x.com/emilytvproducer Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - https://x.com/drdrew 「 ABOUT DR. DREW 」 Dr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio shows, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He's known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), The Masked Singer (FOX), multiple hit podcasts, and the iconic Loveline radio show. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. Read more at https://drdrew.com/about