Episode 57: Gun Violence (Part 1)

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Special Guest: Jacob J. Tanenbaum. What are the main causes of gun violence? Is it justifiable to infringe on certain rights to ensure greater public safety? In this episode, Aya and Josh are joined by Jacob, Josh's close friend and writing partner, to discuss the epidemic of gun violence in the United States and the critical issues relating to it, including gun control, access to firearms, the difference between active, mass, and school shootings, mental illness, Alex Jones, gun violence in the United States vs. the rest of the world, the influence of violent media (movies, videogames) in connection to gun violence, infamous shootings in the U.S. (Columbine, Sandy Hook, Parkland, Stoneman Douglas, Virginia Tech, Uvalde, Buffalo and Vegas shootings), the controversial AR-15, common sense gun laws, self-defense, the Supreme Court, and the role of news media in inspiring copycat killers.