Jefferson, Joia Smith, Kwasi Adams, James Wilson, Brenda Miller, Jerome Erbe, Bonnie Barras, Jonetta

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Episode Number: 090492Segments in this episode include: the review of a study citing a high number of black men in the criminal justice system; 1992 election coverage; and discussion of the Mayor Sharon Kelly spending scandal. First, a recent study shows that the majority of black men (56%) in Baltimore are in jail or on probation. A sociologist suggests that racial bias inherent in the War on Drugs is to blame. Next, guests discuss updates on Bill Clinton and George Bush who are on the 1992 election campaign trail. Topics of note include the trade deficit, unemployment, military spending, and national security. Finally, the guests discuss the spending scandal of Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly of Washington, D.C.

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