TV Debrief: Gangs and social media

In recent months police and justice officials have made high profile moves against members of a predominately Cleveland-based street gang, the Heartless Felons. While much of the gang activity is where you might expect it, on the streets or in prison, it is also prominent online. ideastream’s Tony Ganzer reports on an increasing number of gangs online.

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See also: Gaining an understanding of Cleveland’s gangs

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Tony Ganzer currently works as the afternoon host and producer for WCPN, but his career in journalism has taken him to some unexpected places. Tony has covered everything from tourism in Arizona, to banks in Switzerland – and has reported in multiple languages. We follow Tony’s career over several continents, and learn why journalists must often delve into the complicated world of finance.

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