Red, Blue, and Brady
359 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWelcome to a unique podcast experience! Red, Blue, and Brady, brought to you by one of the oldest gun violence prevention organizations, delves into current events and personal stories, unraveling America's firearm crisis. Join hosts JJ and Kelly as they engage survivors, activists, academics, politicians, and more in insightful, occasionally humorous discussions. Explore our nation's enduring gun culture, its consequences, and the collaborative efforts of Brady and its allies to combat gun violence.
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Bridging Policy and Compassion With the White House's Quest for Gun Violence Prevention
March 29, 2024 13:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBJoin us for an insightful discussion uncovering the impactful efforts of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. RBB hosts Kelly and JJ are joined by Brady President Kris Brown, along with Deputy Directors Greg Jackson and Rob Wilcox. Together, we analyze the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, delve into challenges surrounding victim compensation and legislative gaps, and highlight strides in firearm law reforms. Our dialogue showcases the collective determination against gun viole...
The Iron River: Gun Trafficking, Mexico, and Violence
February 16, 2024 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBAward-winning journalist and author Ioan Grillo brings us face-to-face with the consequences of US gun policies on our southern neighbor in a discussion about his book "Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartels." As Grillo unfolds how arms trafficking fuels the fires of gang and cartel violence in Mexico, we come to understand the stark contrast between Mexico's strict gun laws and the ease of obtaining firearms in the US via Grillo's firsthand accounts, including his coverage of t...
Saving Young Lives through Conversations on Guns and Mental Health
January 26, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAmid the heavy burden of today's societal pressures – from the lingering effects of the pandemic to the omnipresent weight of social media – our youth are wading through unprecedented mental health challenges. In today's podcast, we sit with Dr. Kurt Michael (Senior Clinical Director) from The Jed Foundation (JED), diving into the urgent topic of youth firearm suicidality. As a former academic dedicated to establishing mental health clinics in rural schools, and a gun owner himself, Dr. Mich...
A Survivor and Educator on the Need for Gun Violence Prevention Advocacy
January 05, 2024 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWhen Jonathan Brocco, a school administrator, got involved in gun violence prevention, it was after a mass shooting rocked his school community — one of his students had lost a brother in the 2018 Waffle House mass shooting. Sadly, soon Jonathan would be directly impacted, when his father Charlie passed from firearm suicide in February of 2019. In the wake of that combined trauma, however, Jonathan continues to give of himself, sharing his message of the urgent need for sweeping reform. Tog...
Youth, Fear, and Firearms in the Streets of Brooklyn
January 05, 2024 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBUncover the hidden layers of New York City's youth gun culture with the Center for Justice Innovations' Basaime Spate (a Community Based Research Coordinator), Javonte Alexander (a Senior Research Associate), and Elise White (Interim Senior Director of Research and Policy), who, along with Rachel Swaner (Research Director), created the groundbreaking report, "Two Battlefields: Ops, Cops, and NYC Youth Gun Culture." This report takes us into the heart of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, to understan...
Decoding the Second Amendment: A Journey Through History and its Impact on the Law Today
December 22, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn his latest book, Armed Citizens: The Road from Ancient Rome to the Second Amendment, Dr. Noah Shusterman posits how the question isn't the existence of the right to bear arms, but rather, about determining the specific individuals or groups entitled to bear arms. With host JJ, Dr. Shusterman details how, during the American Revolution, Americans needed to, and did, depict their conflict as a battle between civilians and trained soldiers. As such, the framers of the Constitution placed ...
Childhood Trauma, Gun Violence, and the Fight for Safe Spaces
December 13, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBWhat if we told you that the key to preventing gun violence in youth lies not just in legislation, but also in acknowledging and addressing the root causes of trauma? Kelly and JJ sit down with Dr. Sonali Rajan , President of the Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms (and also, as you'll learn, about a million other things!). Our conversation orbits around the interconnection between a child's environment, school health, and gun violence, with Dr. Rajan casting ligh...
The Bodies Keep Coming: Dr. Williams' Insight on Gun Violence and Health Inequity
November 22, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBKelly and JJ tackle the harsh realities of gun violence, health inequity, and trauma surgery with our extraordinary guest, Dr. Brian Williams. Dr. Williams offers a unique perspective on these gripping matters, drawn from his personal experiences as a trauma surgeon in safety net hospitals. Together we discuss what led to Dr. William's writing his book " The Bodies Keep Coming: Dispatches from a Black Trauma Surgeon on Racism, Violence, and How We Heal" following experiencing the aftermath ...
Navigating the Landscape of Gun Ownership, Culture, and Reform
October 20, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBWhen it comes to talking about "gun culture" in the US, it's time challenge our understanding and reshape the discourse. This week. hosts Kelly and JJ sat down with with David Joy, a North Carolina native, award-winning novelist, and gun owner. This episode is a deep dive into how some folks form a collective relationship with firearms, a connection rooted in hunting traditions yet challenged by the shifting landscape of gun laws and culture. Together, we go beyond the polarizing narratives...
Giving Gun Violence a Face While Crusading for Community Health
September 22, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBScott Charles, a trauma outreach manager at Temple University Hospital, joins hosts Kelly and JJ to share about his own experiences with gun violence and the impact it's had on his role in preventative care. We delve into the importance of personal narratives and the power they hold in humanizing statistics related to firearm injuries, while also uncovering the raw reality of the trauma bay, revealing its stark contrast to the dramatized portrayal often seen in mainstream media. Scott introd...
Overcoming Hate with Love: Chris Singleton's Path to Advocacy to Prevent Gun Violence
September 19, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBAfter his mother, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, was killed in the Mother Emanuel AME church shooting in 2015, Chris Singleton became a beacon of resilience and unity in the face of unthinkable tragedy. His story of losing his mother in a horrific hate crime and then transforming that unimaginable pain into a life dedicated to combating gun violence and racism is both heartbreaking and awe-inspiring. As he takes us on his journey from a grieving teenager to an impassioned advocate, Chris’s refl...
Deconstructing Misconceptions about Gun Violence
September 19, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBAre you ready to challenge long-held beliefs? Brace yourself as we take a hard look at the deeply ingrained myths of gun violence, with Devin Hughes, the founder and president of GVPedia, a nonprofit that specializes in gun violence research. Together we unpack and challenge the notion that defensive gun use is widespread and beneficial to society, trace back the origins of the myth "an armed society is a polite society" to the science fiction from which it came, and we dissect the inherent...
233: The Evolving Role of Healthcare in Combating Gun Violence
July 21, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBGun violence has tragically become the leading cause of death amongst children in the United States. We explore this alarming reality with our esteemed guest, Dr. Chethan Sathya, Director of Northwell Health Center for Gun Violence Prevention. Together, we unravel the proactive steps the healthcare sector is taking to protect our most vulnerable, using tools such as judgement free screenings and surveys. Through learning how best to talk about a topic often deemed "taboo," healthcare workers...
233: The Evolving Role of Healthcare in Combatting Gun Violence
July 21, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBGun violence has tragically become the leading cause of death amongst children in the United States. We explore this alarming reality with our esteemed guest, Dr. Chethan Sathya, Director of Northwell Health Center for Gun Violence Prevention. Together, we unravel the proactive steps the healthcare sector is taking to protect our most vulnerable, using tools such as judgement free screenings and surveys. Through learning how best to talk about a topic often deemed "taboo," healthcare workers...
232: Health Care Providers Tackle Gun Violence From Triage to Training
July 21, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBGun violence takes a massive toll on the US healthcare system and medical professionals. To discuss how, hosts Kelly and JJ were joined by Dr. Christine Petrin and Dr. Babak Sarani, who shed light on this pressing issue. Together, we delve into the emotional and physical ramifications, illustrating the stark reality through a heartbreaking story of a patient who suffered gunshot wounds on multiple occasions. We also underline the cruciality of discussing safe gun storage and usage, provin...
231: Actress Piper Parabo on Storytelling, Intersectionality, and Gun Safety
July 17, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBActress and activist Piper Parabo joins to highlight the unique power of storytelling and narrative as a tool for organizing and bringing about change. Together, we discuss Piper's passion for promoting safe storage on film and television sets, as well as how fighting for gun violence prevention is itself an intersectional act. From sharing safety concerns with families to sparking conversations around firearm safety, join Piper and hosts Kelly and JJ as we explore the influence of media, th...
231: Actress Piper Perabo on Storytelling, Intersectionality, and Gun Safety
July 17, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBActress and activist Piper Perabo joins to highlight the unique power of storytelling and narrative as a tool for organizing and bringing about change. Together, we discuss Piper's passion for promoting safe storage on film and television sets, as well as how fighting for gun violence prevention is itself an intersectional act. From sharing safety concerns with families to sparking conversations around firearm safety, join Piper and hosts Kelly and JJ as we explore the influence of media, th...
230: Influencers for Good: Spreading the Message of Gun Safety
July 07, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBActress, podcaster, and activist Caitlin McHugh Stamos joined hosts Kelly and JJ to discuss social good campaigns, gun safety in entertainment, and the power of language - all with an eye on our shared responsibility to tackle gun violence. We dissected the role of entertainment in shaping societal norms, particularly with respect to gun use, as well as role of emotions in decision-making and how it could be harnessed for the cause of gun safety. Further reading: How Can I Help? (How Can I...
229: Taking Steps to Show Gun Safety on Screen
July 07, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBWriter, producer, and director Matt Nix (True Lies, the Good Guys, Burn Notice) shares his unique perspective on the Show Your Safety campaign, and how Hollywood can be a change-driver by encapsulating messages of responsible gun ownership within captivating (and realistic) storylines. With JJ, Matt breaks down how crafting narratives on responsible gun ownership and gun safety messages isn't impossible, how more folks want a John Wick gun safe than you might think, and how storytelling isn'...
Shaping Perceptions and Behavior: Matt Nix on Leveraging Media Narratives for Gun Safety
July 07, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBAre you ready for a thought-provoking conversation about an initiative that can possibly reshape perceptions and curb gun violence? Join us as we host the talented Matt Nix, known for masterpieces like 'Burn Notice' and 'The Gifted'. Matt shares his unique perspective on the 'Show Your Safety' campaign - a bold initiative leveraging media narratives to foster a culture of gun safety. His insights on this campaign are as gripping as the TV series he's known for. Ever wondered how you can cha...
Advocacy, Entertainment, and Motherhood: Weapons Against Gun Violence
July 01, 2023 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBMeet Caitlin McEuth-Damos, the vibrant host of the podcast 'How Can I Help,' who firmly believes that if you've got a platform, you've got the ability to change the world. Join our conversation as Caitlin passionately shares her journey into advocacy and activism, all sparked by a keen desire to tackle the issue of gun violence. She highlights the importance of responsible gun laws and dives into the mixed responses she's received. Yet, Caitlin bravely stands tall, believing that it's her du...
Examining Gun Safety Portrayals in the Media with Matt Nix
June 30, 2023 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBWhy does a renowned writer and director like Matt Nex care about reshaping the portrayal of firearms in the media? That's what we explore as I sit down with Matt to discuss his involvement in the Show Your Safety campaign from the Brady organization. We delve into his creative journey, from his work on the hit show Burn Notice to his current efforts to promote responsible gun ownership on-screen. Together, we put the spotlight on how media can effectively demonstrate that responsible firear...
228: The Power of Theater in Fighting Gun Violence: A Conversation with Michael Cotey
June 16, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBHow can theater become a powerful tool for activism, particularly in the fight against gun violence? Join us as we discuss this topic with our special guest, Michael Cotey, a theater director and the Artistic Director of ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence. Inspired by young people, their experiences with gun violence, and their fight for change, we explore Michael's journey of developing the project and how theater can make space for marginalized groups that often don’t have a place in mainst...
227: Shifting Perceptions of Guns in Media with Actor Adam Brody
June 15, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBHow can storytellers in media play a critical role in preventing gun violence? Actor Adam Brody joins us to share his insights on Hollywood's influence on gun culture and the power of storytelling to change hearts and minds. As an actor, Adam recognizes the impact that the stories we tell can have on shaping people's perceptions and the importance of having a higher level of conversation about gun violence, similar to the conversations we're finally having about gender and minority represent...
226: Behind the Scenes: Prop Masters, Armorers, and Gun Safety in Hollywood
June 09, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBEver wondered about the behind-the-scenes world of prop masters and armorers in Hollywood? Join us as we chat with Dutch Merrick, founder of Prop Gun Safety and a veteran propmaster with 25 years of experience. As the man maintaining the guns on set, Dutch occupies a unique position within film — setting up actors to look their best, while also keeping them safe. As we kick off the beginning of our podcast series on how Hollywood can fight back about gun violence, Dutch shares his insights o...
225: The Rising Lethality of the 2nd Amendment
May 05, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThe modern legal debate around the Second Amendment often presupposes a straight line from the flintlock musket to the AR-15...a presupposition that discounts that, since the mid-1800s, firearm lethality has dramatically increased. As a result, "a gun is a gun is a gun" no longer holds true. To discuss how that lethality increased, how "historically" based legal decisions around firearms have been fundamentally flawed, and how we need an improved vocabulary for discussing guns in the US, Kel...
224: Deadly Consequences of a "Shoot-First" America
April 21, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBToday, 38 states have some variation of a Stand Your Ground law, which typically permits an individual to protect themselves with reasonable force — including deadly force — to prevent death or great bodily harm. Increasingly, however, many states' Stand Your Ground laws allow an individual to use deadly force without a duty to retreat. While proponents of these policies claim they're vital to the public's protection, states lacking a duty to retreat have seen a rise in homicides of 10% or ...
223: How to Keep Guns Off Campuses
April 07, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBAre you worried about the presence of firearms in college classrooms, dorms, libraries, and sporting events? You're not alone. For over fifteen years, the Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus has been working to push back against a concerning trend: the allowance and, in many cases, encouragement, of firearms on college campuses. The Campaign is dedicated to educating, organizing, and promoting legislation to fight against the gun lobby's push to prohibit colleges and universities from regulati...
222: The Impact of Rahimi on Domestic Violence Survivors
March 31, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIn 1994 the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was passed, in which Congress restricted certain people subject to final protection orders (issued after a hearing at which the respondent has an opportunity to appear) from possessing, receiving, shipping, or transporting firearms. That law held firm until February of 2023, when the Fifth Circuit ruled in USA v. Rahimi that the federal law prohibiting possession of firearms by people subject to domestic violence protection orders was unconstit...
221: The Path to Rahimi: What You Need to Know About this Dangerous Ruling
March 24, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThe Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi) ruled on February 2, 2023 that the federal prohibition on gun possession for people subject to domestic violence restraining orders (DVROs) is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. This decision is especially egregious as very month, an average of 57 women are killed with a firearm by an intimate partner, countless more are shot, and hundreds are menaced with a gun. Furthermore, in America, firearms a...
220: The Rise of Road Rage and Firearm Thefts From Vehicles
March 10, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBHave you come across news headlines about incidents of road rage where a driver brandished a gun? It's a distressing thought, but how frequently do these incidents take place and should you be concerned? In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Megan O'Toole, Deputy Director of Research at Everytown, who breaks down the facts and sheds light on this issue. Additionally, Dr. O'Toole shares her latest research on the growing trend of gun thefts from cars, an escalating pattern that too often fuels...
219: Dismantling Myths About Gun Violence 5 Years Post Parkland
February 17, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn the five years since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, many activists have stood up to fight back against gun violence, and gun lobby disinformation. One of those tireless advocates is Fred Guttenberg, whose two children were there that day. While his son, Jesse, survived, Fred's beautiful 14-year-old daughter Jamie was killed. Since then, Fred has dedicated countless hours to understanding gun violence in America and advocating for prevention. In ...
218: Mental Health Care is Gun Violence Prevention
February 10, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBRecent studies have shown that firearm suicidality rates are rising among Black youth. But why? And is this trend truly new? And, what can we all be doing to prevent this loss of life? Dr. Alfiee Breland Noble, founder of the AAKOMA Project which specializes in servicing the mental health needs of youth of color, and Aalayah Eastmond, Team ENOUGH founding member, and survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting, join us to talk about the importance of prioritizing mental health in commu...
217: “Your Man Card Reissued”: The Truth About Masculinity and Gun Violence
January 27, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn the United States, over 90% of mass shootings are committed by men and boys. They're also predominantly the victims of gun violence. But why are men so tied to the vast majority of America's gun violence? Psychologist and author Dr. Ronald F. Levant, who specializes in the psychology of masculinity and gender (and who has a great new book out, The Tough Standard: The Hard Truths About Masculinity and Violence), sat down with Kelly and JJ to talk about whether or not masculinity and gun v...
216: The Gun Lobby's Lies: the Power of Disinformation
January 13, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThe gun lobby has been working for decades to drown out reputable research on guns and gun violence by funding disinformation. Devin L. Hughes, the co-founder and president of GVPedia, a non-profit organization that provides access to the largest publicly available gun study database and actively fights against misinformation about gun violence, knows this better than anyone. This week, Devin joins JJ and Kelly to discuss the “firehose of falsehood” — how groups like the NRA have effectively...
215: Crisis Text Line on Keeping Those We Love Safe from Trauma and Firearm Violence
December 30, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MBWe've said it before and we'll say it again: gun violence is a public health crisis. It's an ongoing emergency that impacts more than just our physical safety, it also impacts our mental and emotional health. Even if you haven't experienced gun violence firsthand, folks across America are struggling to deal with the trauma of being constantly under fire. So what to do with those feelings? Well, there are lot of ways to cope with your trauma — and one of them is to reach out and speak with s...
214: Life After Gun Violence and Amputation
December 16, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBDonny Kashh is a lot of things — a creative director, a motivational speaker, a mental health advocate, an amputee — and a survivor of gun violence. On October 19, 2019, Donny survived being shot six times by an unknown man. The attack left Donny in a coma, and led to the removal of his left leg. In the aftermath (and while attempting to heal during a global pandemic), Donny struggled with his mental health and in finding his way forward. He joined hosts Kelly and JJ to discuss how he now de...
214: Life After Gun Violence and Amputation
December 16, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBDonny Kashh is a lot of things — a creative director, a motivational speaker, a mental health advocate, an amputee — and a survivor of gun violence. On October 19, 2019, Donny survived being shot six times by an unknown man. The attack left Donny in a coma, and led to the removal of his left leg. In the aftermath (and while attempting to heal during a global pandemic), Donny struggled with his mental health and in finding his way forward. He joined hosts Kelly and JJ to discuss how he now de...
213: The Lie that More Guns Equals Less Crime
December 09, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB"More guns equal less crime" is perhaps one of the most pervasive myths in the United States; the reality is, firearms simply don't make us safer. This false data has since been used as justification in any number of laws, and is frequency referenced in gun lobby rhetoric. It's also been used as the basis for other false (yet popular) claims, like the myth that shooters choose "gun free zones" to commit their crimes. Hosts Kelly and JJ were joined by Dr. John Donohue (C. Wendell and Edith ...
213: The Lie that More Guns Equals Less Crime
December 09, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB"More guns equal less crime" is perhaps one of the most pervasive myths in the United States; the reality is, firearms simply don't make us safer. This false data has since been used as justification in any number of laws, and is frequency referenced in gun lobby rhetoric. It's also been used as the basis for other false (yet popular) claims, like the myth that shooters choose "gun free zones" to commit their crimes. Hosts Kelly and JJ were joined by Dr. John Donohue (C. Wendell and Edith ...
212: Talking About Firearm Suicide Risks (Even Though it's Hard)
December 09, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBDr. Doreen Marshall of AFSP — the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — is back in studio with hosts Kelly and JJ, this time answering your listener questions. Doreen brilliantly broke down how best to handle complicated situations like the following: "I've recently lost my partner — how can I possibly handle the holidays?" "My child lost a friend to firearm suicide; how should I talk to her about this?" "My parents are gun owners, but also elderly and experiencing health issues a...
212: Talking About Firearm Suicide Risks (Even Though it's Hard)
December 09, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBDr. Doreen Marshall of AFSP — the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — is back in studio with hosts Kelly and JJ, this time answering your listener questions. Doreen brilliantly broke down how best to handle complicated situations like the following: "I've recently lost my partner — how can I possibly handle the holidays?" "My child lost a friend to firearm suicide; how should I talk to her about this?" "My parents are gun owners, but also elderly and experiencing health issues a...
211: For Survivors of Suicide Loss
November 18, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBFirearm suicides account for more than half of all suicide deaths in the United States. We've talked at length on RBB about those losses, and how we can help prevent them, from storing firearms locked and unloaded to reaching out for help. But folks who have lost loved ones to suicide may also be reeling with being a survivor of suicide loss. To talk about how to talk about suicide, how to best support one another, and how survivors of suicide loss have built committees of healing, hosts Kel...
211: For Survivors of Suicide Loss
November 18, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBFirearm suicides account for more than half of all suicide deaths in the United States. We've talked at length on RBB about those losses, and how we can help prevent them, from storing firearms locked and unloaded to reaching out for help. But folks who have lost loved ones to suicide may also be reeling with being a survivor of suicide loss. To talk about how to talk about suicide, how to best support one another, and how survivors of suicide loss have built committees of healing, hosts Kel...
210: “Let's Throw All the Guns in a Trash Bag”: the Legacy of Akilah DaSilva
November 11, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBAkilah DaSilva was only 23 when he was shot and killed during the April 22, 2018 Waffle House shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. Akilah was at the Waffle House with his girlfriend Tia Waggoner and brother, Abede DaSilva. In the aftermath of the shooting, Akilah's family learned that the AR-15 used to kill him and three others had been unlawfully given to the shooter. Akilah's family has since fought for gun violence prevention, as well as for his legacy as a brilliant musician, engineer, ...
209: "I'm Scared All the Time": How to Talk to Your Kids About Gun Violence
November 04, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBGun violence in schools is a hard topic for parents and guardians to handle — but not talking about the reality of gun violence in the US isn't a solution. You, the listeners, have been writing in with your concerns, which included things like the following: "If I bring up gun violence to my kids, aren’t I just making them more afraid?” "Should I play the news in front of my child?" "My kindergartener is obsessed with “keeping us safe from the bad guys." What should I do?" "My teenager ...
208: Examining Racism Against the AAPI Community and Gun Ownership
October 21, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBDoes experiencing racism or discrimination make you more likely to buy a gun? Does being worried about being a target of hate make you more likely to carry a firearm with you? Evidence seems to suggest yes, as increased rates of hate crimes against members of the AAPI community in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented rise in Asian American gun ownership. To examine how firearm behaviors (how guns were stored, carried, and thought about) were impacted by racism and disc...
208: Examining Racism Against the AAPI Community and Gun Ownership
October 21, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBDoes experiencing racism or discrimination make you more likely to buy a gun? Does being worried about being a target of hate make you more likely to carry a firearm with you? Evidence seems to suggest yes, as increased rates of hate crimes against members of the AAPI community in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented rise in Asian American gun ownership. To examine how firearm behaviors (how guns were stored, carried, and thought about) were impacted by racism and disc...
207: How History is Against Expanded Gun Rights
October 14, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBThe gun lobby is fond of a particular view of American history, one where firearms reigned supreme (and unregulated). However, that view of America's past is deeply distorted, as Dr. Robert Spitzer details in his new book The Gun Dilemma: How History is Against Expanded Gun Rights. Dr. Spitzer joined host JJ to detail the ways in which courts — especially the Supreme Court — have been using a mix of originalist theory and misunderstood history to rule on gun issues including but not limite...
206: How Merchant Category Codes Can Help Prevent Mass Shootings
October 07, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBOn the surface, the name Merchant Category Code (MCC) seems pretty dry. But a new MCC may be a powerful tool in preventing mass shootings, as well as other forms of gun violence. An MCC is an identifier used by banks to identify purchases made from candy stores to snowmobile retailers, and is used to spot transaction patterns and possible fraud. But as of this month, there is a new code that can be used to report suspicious purchasing patterns of firearms and ammunition to law enforcement. ...