Red, Blue, and Brady
359 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months 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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38: It's a Matter of Faith
January 13, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 23.6 MBA Bishop, a Rabbi, and an Imam come on a podcast...no, it's not a joke, it's an amazing conversation. We do laugh a lot though! JJ is joined by three great men-the retired Bishop Mark Beckwith, the Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz, and Imam W. Deen Shareef. All of them graciously are here to talk about how gun violence, and gun violence prevention, is a matter of faith. Together, we’re discussing the idea of scapegoating, the role of faith in gun violence prevention, arming religious institutions, and ...
38: It's a Matter of Faith
January 13, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBA Bishop, a Rabbi, and an Imam come on a podcast...no, it's not a joke, it's an amazing conversation. We do laugh a lot though! JJ is joined by three great men-the retired Bishop Mark Beckwith, the Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz, and Imam W. Deen Shareef. All of them graciously are here to talk about how gun violence, and gun violence prevention, is a matter of faith. Together, we’re discussing the idea of scapegoating, the role of faith in gun violence prevention, arming religious institutions, and ...
37: When Current Events are Triggering
January 10, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBSo, if you've been paying attention in the news...everything is on fire. In some cases, literally. And that can be really hard, especially for those who suffer from PTSD. And guns complicate that even more. But, what can you do if you're worried about yourself, or those you love? Don't panic, Brady's got you. JJ is joined by Dr. Kyleanne Hunter and Dr. Ted Bonar to talk about PTSD, depression, and how suicide is never the answer. Mentioned in this podcast: The Truth about Suicide and Guns ...
37: When Current Events are Triggering
January 10, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBSo, if you've been paying attention in the news...everything is on fire. In some cases, literally. And that can be really hard, especially for those who suffer from PTSD. And guns complicate that even more. But, what can you do if you're worried about yourself, or those you love? Don't panic, Brady's got you. JJ is joined by Dr. Kyleanne Hunter and Dr. Ted Bonar to talk about PTSD, depression, and how suicide is never the answer. Mentioned in this podcast: The Truth about Suicide and Guns ...
36: Beyond, and Behind, the Bullet
January 06, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBJJ and JP ring in the first podcast of 2020 with writer, producer, director, community organizer, and super impressive human, Heidi Yewman. Heidi is a long-time Brady member, one who has devoted herself to exploring the multiple and complex narratives that surround gun violence. Then, JJ shares with you an unbelievable new Las Vegas law that is sure to make you shake your head in confusion, and a news update that covers a long list of violent New Year's shootings and continued developments ...
36: Beyond, and Behind, the Bullet
January 06, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBJJ and JP ring in the first podcast of 2020 with writer, producer, director, community organizer, and super impressive human, Heidi Yewman. Heidi is a long-time Brady member, one who has devoted herself to exploring the multiple and complex narratives that surround gun violence. Then, JJ shares with you an unbelievable new Las Vegas law that is sure to make you shake your head in confusion, and a news update that covers a long list of violent New Year's shootings and continued developments ...
35: Welcome, 2020
January 01, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBJJ is joined by everybody's favorite co-host, JP, and everybody's favorite leader, Brady President Kris Brown. Together, we're here to talk about all that Brady did this year--and what we resolve to have happen in 2020. After that, I’m going to drop some truth in our “unbelievable, but” section--namely, that this holiday season winds down, you should resolve to practice and discuss safe gun storage. Finally, we’re leaving 2019 with one last news wrap-up that covers everything from increased ...
34: Here's to Moving the Line
December 23, 2019 19:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBJJ is joined by now frequent guest, Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, and dear friend Dr. Joe Sakran. Joe is a trauma surgeon, survivor, gun violence prevention activist, and founder of the hashtag “this is our lane.” We’re breaking down not only Joe’s journey to becoming a doctor and an activist, but also what “this is our lane” is about, and the role health care professionals play in helping to end the epidemic of gun violence in the US. Per Joe and Ky’s request, we’re having this hard conversation wit...
33: Giving Gun Owners Their Seat at the Table
December 16, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBHow do we get more gun owners involved in the fight against gun violence? What is the gun violence prevention movement doing wrong? To answer those questions, gun novice JJ is joined by two great gun owners: Kyleanne Hunter, VP of Programs at Brady, Marine veteran, and corgi owner; and Mark House, a New York city public school Principal and father. Together, they're trying to find a way for everyone to be included in the conversation on how to end gun violence. Then, JJ dips into some unbe...
33: Giving Gun Owners Their Seat at the Table
December 16, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBHow do we get more gun owners involved in the fight against gun violence? What is the gun violence prevention movement doing wrong? To answer those questions, gun novice JJ is joined by two great gun owners: Kyleanne Hunter, VP of Programs at Brady, Marine veteran, and corgi owner; and Mark House, a New York city public school Principal and father. Together, they're trying to find a way for everyone to be included in the conversation on how to end gun violence. Then, JJ dips into some unbe...
32: Violence, Uninterrupted
December 13, 2019 11:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBIt's the Brady Briefing, another time where JJ, all alone, talks about mass shootings, the murder of a violence interrupter, the ripple effects of gun violence, and a judicial nomination gone wrong. You know the deal--it's the weekly wrap up on gun violence and gun violence prevention for the week of December 7th to December 13th. Today in this wrap-up, you'll learn about: the mass shooting in Jersey City; the mass shooting at a U.S. naval base in Florida; the murder of Clarence Venabl...
32: Brady Briefing: Violence, Uninterrupted
December 13, 2019 11:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBIt's the Brady Briefing, another time where JJ, all alone, talks about mass shootings, the murder of a violence interrupter, the ripple effects of gun violence, and a judicial nomination gone wrong. You know the deal--it's the weekly wrap up on gun violence and gun violence prevention for the week of December 7th to December 13th. Today in this wrap-up, you'll learn about: the mass shooting in Jersey City; the mass shooting at a U.S. naval base in Florida; the murder of Clarence Venabl...
31: A Giant Temper Tantrum
December 11, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBJJ is joined by JP, who has finally returned, and Joshua Scharff, Legal Counsel and Director of Programs at Brady. Together, the three break down the trend of so-called second amendment “sanctuary cities.” These resolutions are dangerous as well as hypocritical, so this is a Minisode you don't want to miss. This may be a giant temper tantrum, but it's one that has far reaching repercussions. Today in this Minisode, we cover: What is a so-called second amendment “sanctuary city”; Why that...
30: This is a Tool Designed to End Human Life
December 09, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBJJ is joined by Jon Lowy, Chief Counsel and Vice President of Legal at Brady, and Kyleanne Hunter, who in addition to her work as VP of programs for Brady, is a US Marine Corps combat veteran who served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as an AH-1W “Super Cobra” attack pilot. Together, we're talking assault weapons: what they are, how they got banned, and what's going on with them now. Then, JJ explains the strange case of the bouncy chair turned semi-automatic rifle, and salutes a gr...
29: Teenagers Lead the Way
December 06, 2019 11:00 - 6 minutes - 9.17 MBIt's the Brady Briefing, another time where JJ casts alone on everything from the mounting numbers of mass shootings to how teenagers seem to be leading the fight against gun violence. Get ready--it's the weekly wrap up on gun violence and gun violence prevention for the week of November 30th to December 6th. Today in this wrap-up, you'll learn about: how mass shootings in 2019 now outnumber the days; the current hunt for the killers in the Fresno shooting; the sentencing of a mother f...
28: You Have a Constitutional Right to Not be Shot
December 04, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBJJ is joined by Jon Lowy, Chief Counsel and Vice President of Legal at Brady. Jon--affectionately called Lowy--has been deeply involved with a highly publicized Second Amendment case, one that seems to combine theNew York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. City of New York and the District of Columbia v. Heller. Lowy was present for arguments on December 2nd, 2019, and provides JJ with a breakdown of the good, the bad, and the ugly of possible decisions. Today in this Minisode, we cover:...
27: A Weird, Sad, Not-So-Little Club
December 02, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MBJJ is joined by Christian Heyne, VP of Policy at Brady, and Liz Dunning, the Director of Institutional Giving at Brady. Both Christian and Liz work at Brady...and both lost their mothers to gun violence. In this episode, we’re talking about how they deal with that loss, how they balance working in gun violence prevention, and what brought them to Brady. JJ also talks about why you shouldn't shoot at alien lasers--no, really--and thanks a very special GVP hero. Mentioned in this podcast: ...
27: A Weird, Sad, Not-So-Little Club
December 02, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73 MBJJ is joined by Christian Heyne, VP of Policy at Brady, and Liz Dunning, the Director of Institutional Giving at Brady. Both Christian and Liz work at Brady...and both lost their mothers to gun violence. In this episode, we’re talking about how they deal with that loss, how they balance working in gun violence prevention, and what brought them to Brady. JJ also talks about why you shouldn't shoot at alien lasers--no, really--and thanks a very special GVP hero. Mentioned in this podcast: ...
26: Empty Chairs and Empty Tables
November 29, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBIt's the Brady Briefing, another time where JJ casts alone on everything from university studies to the FBI to an underserved population, in this, a weekly wrap up on gun violence and gun violence prevention for the week of November 22nd to November 29th. Today in this wrap-up, you'll learn about: a new medical study that shows the ripple effects of gun violence; the FBI dealing with an increase in background checks; a billionaire running for President; the ongoing issue of “ghost g...
25: Getting Fired Up
November 27, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBJJ and Cordy call Davida Hall, VP of Content at Studio 71 and founder and creator of The Lipstick Lobby...and the special Brady shade, "Fired Up!"The Lipstick Lobby is a social justice movement for change, progress and equality, that seeks to empower women through statement lip products to fight for the issues most critical to their lives. Today in this Minisode, we cover: how the Lipstick Lobby came to be; why corporations need to be looking into gun violence prevention; how a little l...
25: Getting Fired Up
November 27, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBJJ and Cordy call Davida Hall, VP of Content at Studio 71 and founder and creator of The Lipstick Lobby...and the special Brady shade, "Fired Up!"The Lipstick Lobby is a social justice movement for change, progress and equality, that seeks to empower women through statement lip products to fight for the issues most critical to their lives. Today in this Minisode, we cover: how the Lipstick Lobby came to be; why corporations need to be looking into gun violence prevention; how a little l...
24: Gun Violence is Wack
November 25, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBJJ is joined by Christian Kimbrough, founder of Revive Minds, gun violence advocate, and survivor. Christian is joining us today to talk about being a survivor of being shot in the head at age 13, living with a traumatic brain injury, and running his amazing company, Revive Minds. In this episode, we cover: why being a Christmas miracle can be hard; why he felt the need to become an advocate; why youth outreach is so important; how the media lies about quick recovery times; what it's...
23: When Will Enough be Enough?
November 22, 2019 11:00 - 6 minutes - 9.26 MBIt's the Brady Briefing, another time where JJ casts alone on everything from the loss of more victims of gun violence to the efforts of some brave retirees, in this, a weekly wrap up on gun violence and gun violence prevention for the week of November 16th to November 22nd. Today in this wrap-up, you'll learn about: the ongoing need for the Transgender Day of Remembrance; why passing of Kimberly Gervais could potentially be ruled the 59th fatality of the Las Vegas shooting; what happen...
22: Who Needs a Gun in 15 Minutes or Less?
November 20, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 14.8 MBJJ and JP gather to talk with Ross Misher, CEO at Brand Central Group and long time Brady member . When Ross was only 12, his father Ken Misher was murdered by a long-time employee and friend who purchased a handgun in 15 minutes or less while on his lunch break. Ross turned his anger into action, launching a life in activism that continues 35 years later. Today in this Minisode, we cover: why background checks matter; why "cooling off" periods are important; why Jim and Sarah Brady wer...
21: Why Lockdowns are Traumatizing America's Kids
November 18, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBJJ is joined by Nancy Kislin, psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker and a professor with over 28 years of experience. Nancy is calling into today to talk about why lockdowns, which are meant to help students prepare in case of a shooting, are in fact damaging to the mental health of students. Nancy provides parents, caregivers, academic staff, and first responders with explanations of how lockdown drills work, as well as inexpensive, common-sense solutions to the problem of poorly...
21: Why Lockdowns are Traumatizing America's Kids
November 18, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBJJ is joined by Nancy Kislin, psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker and a professor with over 28 years of experience. Nancy is calling into today to talk about why lockdowns, which are meant to help students prepare in case of a shooting, are in fact damaging to the mental health of students. Nancy provides parents, caregivers, academic staff, and first responders with explanations of how lockdown drills work, as well as inexpensive, common-sense solutions to the problem of poorly...
20: Sixteen Seconds
November 15, 2019 18:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBIt's the Brady Briefing, another time where JJ casts alone on everything from court cases to mass shootings, in this, a weekly wrap up on gun violence and gun violence prevention for the week of November 9th to November 15th. In this cast we have a lot of ground to cover--from straw sales, to mass shootings, to “2nd Amendment sanctuaries” to DOJ programs to court cases to the shooting at Saugus High school. It’s a lot, and it’s all awful. But remember, we're in this together. Today in thi...
20: Sixteen Seconds
November 15, 2019 18:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MBIt's the Brady Briefing, another time where JJ casts alone on everything from court cases to mass shootings, in this, a weekly wrap up on gun violence and gun violence prevention for the week of November 9th to November 15th. In this cast we have a lot of ground to cover--from straw sales, to mass shootings, to “2nd Amendment sanctuaries” to DOJ programs to court cases to the shooting at Saugus High school. It’s a lot, and it’s all awful. But remember, we're in this together. Today in thi...
19: Want to Really Thank a Veteran?
November 11, 2019 15:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBJJ is joined by Kyleanne Hunter, who in addition to her work as VP of programs for Brady, is a US Marine Corps combat veteran who served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as an AH-1W “Super Cobra” attack pilot. They're chatting today with Ted Bonar, a clinical psychologist specializing in veterans, PTSD, depression, and gun safety. The topics range today, from--"Do veterans liked to be thanked for their service? Is Veteran's day triggering? How can you have a conversation with a veteran...
19: Want to Really Thank a Veteran?
November 11, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBJJ is joined by Kyleanne Hunter, who in addition to her work as VP of programs for Brady, is a US Marine Corps combat veteran who served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as an AH-1W “Super Cobra” attack pilot. They're chatting today with Ted Bonar, a clinical psychologist specializing in veterans, PTSD, depression, and gun safety. The topics range today, from--"Do veterans liked to be thanked for their service? Is Veteran's day triggering? How can you have a conversation with a veteran...
18: Elections and Anniversaries
November 08, 2019 11:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBJJ casts alone today, talking about elections, anniversaries, and #thisisourlane, in this, a weekly wrap up on gun violence and gun violence prevention for the week of November 2nd to November 8th. Today in this wrap-up, you'll learn about: why the Virginia election matters so much; what a a special session of the Virginia legislature means; the Fort Hood shooting; The Thousand Oaks shooting; the Sutherland Springs shooting; and the #thisisourlane campaign. JJ also gives some truly ...
18: Elections and Anniversaries
November 08, 2019 11:00 - 7 minutes - 9.73 MBJJ casts alone today, talking about elections, anniversaries, and #thisisourlane, in this, a weekly wrap up on gun violence and gun violence prevention for the week of November 2nd to November 8th. Today in this wrap-up, you'll learn about: why the Virginia election matters so much; what a a special session of the Virginia legislature means; the Fort Hood shooting; The Thousand Oaks shooting; the Sutherland Springs shooting; and the #thisisourlane campaign. JJ also gives some truly ...
17: Virginia is for Gun Violence Prevention Lovers
November 07, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBJJ, JP, and Christian team up to talk about Virginia elections--namely, how a gun violence majority got elected in Virginia for the first time on record. If Virginia is now a state for gun violence prevention lovers, what does that mean? Today in this Minisode, we cover: what a gun violence prevention majority means; why the Virginia election matters so much; why do people keep saying "if we can do it here we can do it anywhere;" and how survivors and politicians really made this issue...
17: Virginia is for Gun Violence Prevention Lovers
November 07, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBJJ, JP, and Christian team up to talk about Virginia elections--namely, how a gun violence majority got elected in Virginia for the first time on record. If Virginia is now a state for gun violence prevention lovers, what does that mean? Today in this Minisode, we cover: what a gun violence prevention majority means; why the Virginia election matters so much; why do people keep saying "if we can do it here we can do it anywhere;" and how survivors and politicians really made this issue...
16: Made on the News
November 04, 2019 16:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBJJ and Christian are joined by Chris Hurst, a journalist, former news anchor, and politician of the Democratic Party currently serving as a Delegate in the Virginia House of Delegates for the state's 12th district. Chris decided to leave journalism and run for office after the on-air television murder of his girlfriend, Alison Parker, and her cameraman, Adam Ward. Since that day, Chris has worked on finding solutions for Virginians and Americans--be it on education, health care, the environm...
15: "Accidental" Shootings
November 01, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBAll the gun violence prevention news that we could fit in this, a weekly wrap up for the week of October 26th to November 1st. This week, JJ covers mass shootings yet again, how guns in even the most trained hands can sometimes go horribly wrong, laws in Pittsburgh that were struck down, bizarre news from the NRA coming out in court, and finally, calling out awesome Team Enough member Arielle Geismar for her great work. For more information on Brady, follow us on social @Bradybuzz, or via ...
15: "Accidental" Shootings
November 01, 2019 11:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBAll the gun violence prevention news that we could fit in this, a weekly wrap up for the week of October 26th to November 1st. This week, JJ covers mass shootings yet again, how guns in even the most trained hands can sometimes go horribly wrong, laws in Pittsburgh that were struck down, bizarre news from the NRA coming out in court, and finally, calling out awesome Team Enough member Arielle Geismar for her great work. For more information on Brady, follow us on social @Bradybuzz, or via ...
14: the Danger of Toy Guns
October 30, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBShould you let your kids play with realistic toy guns? Let them have a realistic toy gun as part of their Halloween costume? Why have toy guns gotten more and more realistic? Are toy guns more regulated than real guns? Why did all of our childhood toys involve melting things?! Kris Brown, President of Brady, and Kelly Sampson, Counsel at Brady, join JJ to weigh in on this spooky subject. For more information on Brady, follow us on social @Bradybuzz, or via our website at bradyunited.org....
14: the Danger of Toy Guns
October 30, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBShould you let your kids play with realistic toy guns? Let them have a realistic toy gun as part of their Halloween costume? Why have toy guns gotten more and more realistic? Are toy guns more regulated than real guns? Why did all of our childhood toys involve melting things?! Kris Brown, President of Brady, and Kelly Sampson, Counsel at Brady, join JJ to weigh in on this spooky subject. For more information on Brady, follow us on social @Bradybuzz, or via our website at bradyunited.org....
13: the Confluence of Guns and Google
October 28, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBNews reporter Alison Parker and photojournalist Adam Ward were shot and killed on live television on August 26, 2015. Since then, Alison's father, Andy Parker, has fought for gun violence prevention. He also has taken on online trolls and hoaxers who maintain her death was somehow staged, and the platforms (like Google) that are used to host the video of Alison and Adam's death. Andy joins JJ and JP to discuss all this and more in this week's Red, Blue, and Brady. Get your copy of "For Alis...
13: the Confluence of Guns and Google
October 28, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBNews reporter Alison Parker and photojournalist Adam Ward were shot and killed on live television on August 26, 2015. Since then, Alison's father, Andy Parker, has fought for gun violence prevention. He also has taken on online trolls and hoaxers who maintain her death was somehow staged, and the platforms (like Google) that are used to host the video of Alison and Adam's death. Andy joins JJ and JP to discuss all this and more in this week's Red, Blue, and Brady. Get your copy of "For Alis...
12: Even in Mr. Roger's Neighborhood
October 25, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBAll the gun violence prevention news that we could fit in this, a weekly wrap up for the week of October 20th to October 25th. This week, JJ tackles the anniversary of the Tree of Life shooting, the continued stories on the shooting of children, an art exhibit to commemorate those killed, and finally, a lot of plans from politicians on how to solve the nation’s gun violence problem. For more information on Brady, follow us on social @Bradybuzz, or via our website at bradyunited.org. Full tr...
12: Even in Mr. Roger's Neighborhood
October 25, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBAll the gun violence prevention news that we could fit in this, a weekly wrap up for the week of October 20th to October 25th. This week, JJ tackles the anniversary of the Tree of Life shooting, the continued stories on the shooting of children, an art exhibit to commemorate those killed, and finally, a lot of plans from politicians on how to solve the nation’s gun violence problem. For more information on Brady, follow us on social @Bradybuzz, or via our website at bradyunited.org. Full tr...
11: Killing Kate
October 23, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBIt's a phrase no mother ever wants to hear-- "Don't do it Daddy, don't shoot Mommy!" And yet, it's what Kate Ranta heard on November 2nd, 2012. Today, she joins JJ and JP in studio to talk about her autobiography, Killing Kate: A Story of Turning Abuse and Tragedy into Transformation and Triumph, becoming a domestic violence and gun violence prevention activist, raising two amazing boys, and what she'd like to see change in the US. For more information on Brady, follow us on social @Brad...
10: There are Lives Being Lost Here
October 21, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBIn 2013, Greg Jackson was a young man working as the Southern Regional and Gun Violence Issue Coordinator for the nonprofit Organizing for Action, a grassroots organization committed to moving forward with President Obama's agenda of empowering people in their own communities to fight and move forward on key issues. He also then became the victim of random gun violence. In this podcast, Greg joins JJ and special guest Christian (VP of Policy at Brady) to talk about being a survivor, a commun...
9: From Art to Colin Firth
October 18, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBAll the gun violence prevention news that we could fit in this, a weekly wrap up for the week of October 13th to October 19th. This week, we're talking about a great gun violence prevention hero we lost, the latest democratic debate, the continuing carnage in Chicago, the dangers of road rage, gun violence prevention art in Rockefeller Center, teachers learning how to triage gunshot wounds, a strange, violent video played at a Trump fundraiser, and a glimmer of hope in the introduction of le...
8: Bleeding Out
October 16, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBConcerned with urban violence and the 100 Americans we lose each day to it? If so, this is an essential minisode for you. We're here with Thomas Abt, a leading researcher of urban violence whose work focuses not only on this epidemic's causes, but its solutions as well -- and whose plan could potentially reduce gun homicide rates by 50% in just eight years. Join us as we talk about his book "Bleeding Out: The Devastating Consequences of Urban Violence--and a Bold New Plan for Peace in the St...
7: What Are Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs)?
October 14, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBJoan Peterson became a gun violence prevention activist after the estranged husband of her sister, Barbara Lund, shot to death both Barbara and her boyfriend, former Iowa state legislator Kevin Kelly. In today's episode, Joan tells JJ and JP about her long history of activism following the loss of her sister, why extreme risk prevention orders (often referred to as "ERPOs," sometimes as "red flag laws") need to be passed into law wherever they are proposed, why background checks matter, and ...
6: When There Are Good CEOs
October 11, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.82 MBThis week (October 6th to October 12th) in gun violence prevention: CEOs doing the right thing; Ohio politicians doing the wrong thing; two young men are murdered; a Kansas city bar's patrons receive the wrong kind of shots; and, to end on a high note, what you can do in the coming days to push bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation. For more information on Brady, follow us on social @Bradybuzz, or via our website at bradyunited.org. Full transcripts and bibliography available at br...
5: How to "Be a Lighthouse"
October 07, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBOn April 28, 2013, Kirsten Englund was driving up the Oregon coast to visit her son when she decided to stop at an overlook and admire a lighthouse, a touristic detour which should have led only to her taking a few pictures before getting back on the road. Instead, she encountered a mentally disturbed man — a man who should not have possessed had a gun — who shot her to death in an entirely avoidable act of random violence. In today's episode, we examine Kirsten's case and a piece of its leg...