NYC Subway's Stop and Frisk Policy: War on Crime Or Politics As Usual?

Governor Hochul recently announced the deployment of 750 National Guard Troops and 250 State and MTA Police to patrol New York City subways. However, this move has sparked a heated debate, with many arguing that it is more about political posturing than actually addressing crime. This program bears a striking resemblance to the controversial stop and frisk initiatives of previous years. Stop and frisk programs have long been criticized for disproportionately targeting people of color, raising concerns about racial profiling and civil liberties.

In this episode I explore the arguments and issues with this new program.