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Send us a Text Message.On May 29, 1994, the Dix family's life was irrevocably altered when Kenzo, a beloved and vibrant fifteen-year-old, was tragically shot and killed by a friend playing with an unsecured firearm. In this episode, hosts Kelly and JJ delve into this heart-wrenching story with Griffin Dix, Kenzo's father, through excerpts from his poignant book, "Who Killed Kenzo: The Loss of a Son and the Ongoing Battle for Gun Safety." Griffin paints a vivid picture of the emotional turmoil and profound impact Kenzo's death had on both his family and the shooter's family.Griffin's narrative transcends the pain of loss, highlighting his relentless journey towards advocacy and justice. We explore the family's legal battle against Beretta USA, scrutinizing the firearm's features, and the broader systemic failures that enabled such a tragedy. Griffin also shares how he found solace and strength through the support of activists and the community, and the enduring legacy of Kenzo.Further reading:Long Battle Against Guns Began With a Son's Death (the New York Times)After son's fatal accident, father fights to make weapons safer (the Times Herald)Dix v. Beretta (Brady)COVID-19, gun sales and guns in homes (the Hill)The gun industry's six deadly lies (the Seattle Times)Support the Show.For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Join 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 violence, emphasizing the importance of individual action.As we conclude, we recognize grassroots advocates as the driving force behind change, acknowledging the shift towards community well-being. We invite you to be active participants in this journey towards a future without gun violence, fostering hope, healing, and humanity.Further reading: Two Men Affected by Gun Violence 'Turn Pain into Purpose' as Leaders in the White House's New Gun Safety Office (People)White House announces new state-based gun violence initiative (Politico)Biden Creates Federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention (New York Times)Watch the full podcast, in video, here! Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Award-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 the El Chapo trial, and put a human face on the statistics of violence that currently plagues Mexico.Join us as we discuss our shared responsibility in addressing gun violence that knows no borders, and how easy access to firearms in the US plays a role in not just international violence, but also increases in migration and the US drug market. Together we delve into the ethical quandaries faced by gun sellers, the formidable influence of organizations like the NRA, and what we can all be doing to keep ourselves (and our neighbors) safe. Further reading:America's Complex Relationship With Guns (Pew Research Center)Much of firearms traffic from the U.S. to Mexico happens illegally (NPR)How American guns turned Mexico into a war zone (Los Angeles Times)US-made guns are ripping Central America apart and driving migration north (the Guardian) Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Amid 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, 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. Michael brings a wealth of experience to the table, sharing why gun violence prevention is not just a policy issue, but a personal one. Together, we explore the heightened suicide risks for young people, particularly in communities where firearms are more accessible, and Dr. Michael helps us see the resilience and hope in these young fighters, and how simple measures like responsible gun storage can be a lifeline.Further reading: It's Okay to Say Suicide (Jed) How to Cope With Safety Threats in Your Community or the World (Jed)What's the best way to talk about gun violence with kids? (Jed)Asking Saves Kids (Brady)Preventing Youth Suicide (NASP)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Uncover 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 understand the struggle young people face amid peer opposition and police interactions. Through a fusion of lived experience and participatory research, their research — and therefore our conversation — reveals the fear driving gun carrying amongst young people and the importance of actionable outcomes to combat gun violence.Together, Basaime, Elise, and Javonte break down for hosts JJ and Kelly how fear and safety form the crux of the narrative that prompts youths to arm themselves, a tale that spans personal protection to unpredictable police encounters — and how we can all be contributing to lowering that fear and firearm carrying. Further reading: "Two Battlefields: Ops, Cops, and NYC Youth Gun Culture." (Center for Justice Innovation)Community Researchers Connect with Young Gun-Carriers for Groundbreaking New Report (Center for Justice Innovation)Safety fears prompt more Brooklyn youths to carry guns, report finds (NY daily news)The psychology of guns: risk, fear, and motivated reasoning (Palgrave Commun 5)By participating in this evaluation, you will help Brady better understand their supply-side approach to reducing gun violence. Your input is valuable and will contribute to making the program and its messaging more inclusive and accessible. As a token of appreciation, all participants will receive a $25 Visa gift card for completing the survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BradyCCGIPresentationSurveySupport the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

When 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. Together with hosts Kelly and JJ, Jonathan explains not only his own loss (and what he wishes everyone knew about firearm suicide) but also the emotional and practical challenges educators and administrators face as they grapple with the repercussions of school shootings. Jonathan then details how the toll of gun violence extends beyond the immediate tragedy; it's a public health crisis that leaves a ripple effect across entire communities — and what you can do to help stop it. Further reading:Is Arming Teachers a Solution? (This is Nashville)How to Support Survivors and People Impacted by Gun Violence (Brady)"Forget about Making a Hashtag, Let's Throw All the Guns in a Trash Bag" (Natrix Dream/Akilah DaSilva Foundation)'Oh my God, not again': Mom of Waffle House shooting victim deals with other son shot(Nashville 5)'Help Us Stop the Attacks': Educators Urge Action on Gun Violence(National Education Association)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

In 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 their confidence in citizen soldiers and a "well-regulated militia," a concept that endures in contemporary times (though often erroneously understood).  If you've ever wondered "how can I combine the Roman Empire and conversations about gun violence," this is a podcast episode you won't want to miss. Further reading:  A Well Regulated Right: The Early American Origins of Gun Control  (Fordham Law Review)The Supreme Court Gets a 'Well Regulated Militia' Wrong (Time Magazine)What Do Guns Mean to Far-Right Extremists? (the Trace)Citizen Militias in the U.S. Are Moving toward More Violent Extremism (Scientific American)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

What 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 light on the findings from the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System and the associated risk factors of gun carriage. Dr. Rajan unpacks how  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have a profound impact on a child's development, and how we  — even if you're childfree, and don't work with children  — can be helping kids still reach positive outcomes.  Further reading: Youth exposure to violence involving a gun: evidence for adverse childhood experience classification (Journal of Behavior Medicine) Fast Facts: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (CDC) Shots that Echo for a Lifetime (Teacher's College Columbia University) Surviving a school shooting: Impacts on the mental health, education, and earnings of American youth (SIEPR)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Kelly 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 of a mass shooting, the profound role of racism and public health in the fight against gun violence, and how storytelling breathes life into these multifaceted issues.Further reading: After A Mass Shooting Shook Dallas, Dr. Brian Williams Took a Stand (D Magazine)Trauma Surgeon Who Treated Dallas Cops: 'This Killing, It Has to Stop' (NBC)Gun Violence is a Racial Justice Issue (Brady) Healing a toxic brew of hate, racism, and gun violence in America (AAMC)https://ads.chtbl.com/imp_track/a17dee1a-6b04-4ea6-9df7-f66cca0f469a;ord=%%CACHEBUSTER%%;request_ts=%%TIMESTAMP%%;user_agent=%%USERAGENT%%;ip_address=%%IP%%;idfa=%%IDFA%%;gaid=%%GAID%%;cookie=%%COOKIE%%;publisher=%%PUB_NAME%%;publisher_id=%%PUB_ID%%;station=%%STATION_NAME%%;station_id=%%STATION_ID%%;creative_id=%%CREATIVE_ID%%;buyer_id=%%BUYER_ID%%;episode_id=%%c.episode-id-raw%%;podcast_id=%%c.series-title%%Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

When 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, confronting the militarization of gun culture, and the differing perspectives shaped by socio-economic backgrounds and geographical location.  We shed light on how legal loopholes have allowed controversial weapons like ghost guns into the market, while also debunking myths surrounding gun laws and the NRA's role in gun reform, revealing the power of money in this debate. Lastly, we delve into the uncomfortable intersection of gun culture, gun reform, and white supremacy. Further reading:Gun Culture Is My Culture. And I Fear for What It Has Become (New York Times)Guns in America (Time)Many gun owners support gun control. So why don't they speak out? (NPR)Guns, Lies, and Fear (Center for American Progress)https://ads.chtbl.com/imp_track/a17dee1a-6b04-4ea6-9df7-f66cca0f469a;ord=%%CACHEBUSTER%%;request_ts=%%TIMESTAMP%%;user_agent=%%USERAGENT%%;ip_address=%%IP%%;idfa=%%IDFA%%;gaid=%%GAID%%;cookie=%%COOKIE%%;publisher=%%PUB_NAME%%;publisher_id=%%PUB_ID%%;station=%%STATION_NAME%%;station_id=%%STATION_ID%%;creative_id=%%CREATIVE_ID%%;buyer_id=%%BUYER_ID%%;episode_id=%%c.episode-id-raw%%;podcast_id=%%c.series-title%%Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Scott 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 introduces us to the Cradle to Grave program, an initiative designed to educate young people about the harsh medical realities of firearm injuries. Need a gun lock? Request one from Scott here. Further reading: ‘Where is the outrage ... from everyone?' The story behind this Temple trauma surgeon's tweet. (Philadelphia Inquirer)Dying is Easy: Cradle 2 Grave (the Philadelphia Citizen) These 11 Temple University violence reduction programs are enhancing safety in Philadelphia (Temple University)Temple University Hospital's trauma advocates work to expand program to help gun violence victims (ABC)'One man's mission to prevent gun deaths – one lock at a time (Metro Scott 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 introduces us to the Cradle to Grave program, an initiative designed to educate young peoplhttps://ads.chtbl.com/imp_track/a17dee1a-6b04-4ea6-9df7-f66cca0f469a;ord=%%CACHEBUSTER%%;request_ts=%%TIMESTAMP%%;user_agent=%%USERAGENT%%;ip_address=%%IP%%;idfa=%%IDFA%%;gaid=%%GAID%%;cookie=%%COOKIE%%;publisher=%%PUB_NAME%%;publisher_id=%%PUB_ID%%;station=%%STATION_NAME%%;station_id=%%STATION_ID%%;creative_id=%%CREATIVE_ID%%;buyer_id=%%BUYER_ID%%;episode_id=%%c.episode-id-raw%%;podcast_id=%%c.series-title%%Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Are 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 lethality of guns and the dangers of using this flawed narrative to shape public opinion and policy. You can find GVPedia's substack here. Further reading: The NRA's Biggest Back-to-School Sale: The Safety of Our Children (Armed with Reason)GVPedia explains...Defensive Gun Use (GVPedia)Debunking Myths the Gun Lobby Perpetuates Following Mass Shootings (CAP)Guns in the Home Don't Make Us Safer (Colorado Ceasefire)Countering the gun lobby's firehose of falsehood (the Hill)The Defensive Gun Use Lie and the Gun Lobby's Firehose of Falsehood (Armed with Reason)Is an Armed Society a Polite Society? (Armed with Reason)https://ads.chtbl.com/imp_track/a17dee1a-6b04-4ea6-9df7-f66cca0f469a;ord=%%CACHEBUSTER%%;request_ts=%%TIMESTAMP%%;user_agent=%%USERAGENT%%;ip_address=%%IP%%;idfa=%%IDFA%%;gaid=%%GAID%%;cookie=%%COOKIE%%;publisher=%%PUB_NAME%%;publisher_id=%%PUB_ID%%;station=%%STATION_NAME%%;station_id=%%STATION_ID%%;creative_id=%%CREATIVE_ID%%;buyer_id=%%BUYER_ID%%;episode_id=%%c.episode-id-raw%%;podcast_id=%%c.series-title%%Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

After 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 reflections on his mother's unyielding support during his baseball games and his desire emphasizing love over hate and recognizing our shared humanity above our differences is marked with humor and kindness. You can find Chris' books, including his most recent "Stories Behind Stances," here.  Further reading:5 Years After Charleston Church Massacre, What Have We Learned? (NPR)'Hate Crime': A Mass Killing at a Historic Church (the Atlantic)What Forgiveness Means Nearly 5 Years After Emanuel AME Church Mass Shooting (WBUR)Buffalo slayings hit close to home for former baseball player 900 miles away (NPR)Chris Singleton ‘Changed His Mission' When A White Supremacist Killed His Mother In Charleston Church Shooting (the Village Celebration)Remembering the Mother Emanuel Nine eight years later (WLTX)https://ads.chtbl.com/imp_track/a17dee1a-6b04-4ea6-9df7-f66cca0f469a;ord=%%CACHEBUSTER%%;request_ts=%%TIMESTAMP%%;user_agent=%%USERAGENT%%;ip_address=%%IP%%;idfa=%%IDFA%%;gaid=%%GAID%%;cookie=%%COOKIE%%;publisher=%%PUB_NAME%%;publisher_id=%%PUB_ID%%;station=%%STATION_NAME%%;station_id=%%STATION_ID%%;creative_id=%%CREATIVE_ID%%;buyer_id=%%BUYER_ID%%;episode_id=%%c.episode-id-raw%%;podcast_id=%%c.series-title%%Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Gun 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 are playing an active role in advocating for gun violence prevention and creating safer environments for patients.Further reading:Stop filling our Trauma Centers with your thoughts and prayers. (#ThisIsOurLane)How Doctors Suffer from America's Gun Violence Problem (Time)Gun Violence and Its Impact on Healthcare (Penn Medicine)"I'm tired of telling parents their child died of a bullet wound. I'm tired of saying “we tried everything during surgery, but we couldn't save your baby.'” (Dr. Chethan Sathya)Doctors and hospitals can help prevent gun deaths. Here's how. (AAMC)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Gun 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, proving that advocating for gun control isn't the only answer. Shifting the narrative, Dr. Petrin and Dr. Sarani open up about their journey to create a firearm curriculum for medical professionals, and how important it is for health care providers and patients to be able to speak about firearms and firearm safety. Further reading:Gun Violence Prevention strives to create a safer and healthier community by reducing the incidence of gun violence and its impact on individuals, families, and society as a whole. (Doctors for America)Stop filling our Trauma Centers with your thoughts and prayers. (#ThisIsOurLane)#ThisIsOurLane — Firearm Safety as Health Care's Highway (the New England Journal of Medicine)This Is Our Lane: Mobilizing the Medical Community (Brady)Doctors and hospitals can help prevent gun deaths. (Association of American Medical Colleges)How Doctors Suffer from America's Gun Violence Problem (Time)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Actress 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, the importance of safety consciousness, and the potential for positive change.Further reading:Hollywood Actors, Directors, Creators Discuss Gun Safety (Brady)Gun Guidelines for the Media (Hollywood Health and Society)'Yellowstone' and Hollywood's Quiet Pivot to Showing Gun Safety Onscreen (the Ankler)Adam Brody, Piper Perabo and More Call for Less Gun Violence on Screen at White House Roundtable: ‘Hollywood Has Been Due for a Reckoning' (Variety)Wrap Roundtable: Adam Brody Calls Out Onscreen Gun Violence as Big Part of the Problem – ‘American as Apple Pie' (the Wrap)Law & Order: SVU Changed the TV Landscape. It Also Changed How People Think About Sexual Assault (Time)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Actress, 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:Hollywood Actors, Directors, Creators Discuss Gun Safety (Brady)Gun Guidelines for the Media (Hollywood Health and Society)Please give mothers what we really want for Mother's Day #PhoneCallsNotFlowers (CaitlinSkyBound)Why moms are 'leading the charge' and asking for gun reform this Mother's Day (Yahoo!News)'Yellowstone' and Hollywood's Quiet Pivot to Showing Gun Safety Onscreen (the Ankler) House Roundtable: ‘Hollywood Has Been Due for a Reckoning' (Variety)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Writer, 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't hampered with a fight for social good. Further reading:Hollywood Actors, Directors, Creators Discuss Gun Safety (Brady)Gun Guidelines for the Media (Hollywood Health and Society)Brady Organization Calls On Hollywood To Examine Onscreen Gun Violence; Hundreds Of Writers, Producers & Directors Sign Pledge (Deadline) 'Yellowstone' and Hollywood's Quiet Pivot to Showing Gun Safety Onscreen (the Ankler) House Roundtable: ‘Hollywood Has Been Due for a Reckoning' (Variety)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

How 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 representation.We discuss the needs to challenge cultural myths and present the risks and consequences of gun violence in a way that isn't threatening, and the potential of storytellers to make a difference in the fight against gun violence.Hollywood Actors, Directors, Creators Discuss Gun Safety (Brady)Gun Guidelines for the Media (Hollywood Health and Society) 'Yellowstone' and Hollywood's Quiet Pivot to Showing Gun Safety Onscreen (the Ankler)Adam Brody, Piper Perabo and More Call for Less Gun Violence on Screen at White House Roundtable: ‘Hollywood Has Been Due for a Reckoning' (Variety)Wrap Roundtable: Adam Brody Calls Out Onscreen Gun Violence as Big Part of the Problem – ‘American as Apple Pie' (the Wrap)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

How 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 mainstream American theater.Michael shares with us the process behind ENOUGH!, where youth playwrights create stories that explore gun violence and its many impacts. We discuss the importance of engaging in deeper conversations and promoting community action through these performances, becoming an effective tool for inspiring change.Further reading:Young playwrights use the theater to confront the trauma of gun violence (PBS NewsHour)ENOUGH! Seeks Short Anti-Gun Violence Plays From Teens (American Theatre)How Theater Is Inspiring Social Justice for the Next Generation (Backstage)Ghost Gun confronts class and race (Chicago Reader)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Ever 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 on the differences between on-set firearm safety and firearms in the "real world," how the tragedy on the Rust set sent shockwaves throughout the film industry, and the role that folks behind the camera can have in changing unsafe or irresponsible gun culture and behavior. Further reading:Hollywood Armorer Reacts to ‘Rust' Manslaughter Charges: ‘There Is So Much Fault to Go Around (Variety)How the entertainment industry changed after the fatal 'Rust' shooting (CBS)Top Showrunners and Producers Make Gun Safety Pledge in Wake of Uvalde, Buffalo Mass Shootings (Variety)USC's Norman Lear Center Report Urges Hollywood To Re-Examine Gun Violence In Films & TV Shows (Deadline) Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

The 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, Kelly and JJ were joined by Dr. Jennifer Tucker (Associate Professor of History and Director, Center for the Study of Guns and Society at Wesleyan University). Further reading: Now that guns can kill hundreds in minutes, Supreme Court should rethink the rights question (CNN)Theoretical Lethality Index (TLI)In the Gun Law Fights of 2023, a Need for Experts on the Weapons of 1791 (the New York Times)Common Use, Lineage, and Lethality (UC Davis Law Review)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Today, 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 more — leading critics to claim that unfettered Stand Your Ground laws should really be called "shoot first" laws. To discuss how these laws developed, how they have been used to embolden individuals to use unnecessary and disproportionate force (especially against marginalized communities), and the many impacts of an over-armed society, hosts Kelly and JJ are joined by Kami N. Chavis, R. Hugh and Nolie Haynes Professor of Law and Director of the William and Mary Center for Criminal Justice Policy and Reform. Professor Chavis shares not just the implications and effects of these laws, but also what everyone can be doing to best protect themselves and their neighbors. Further reading:What are “Stand Your Ground Laws?” (Brady)What Are 'Stand Your Ground' Laws, and When Do They Apply? (The New York Times)Can a doorbell ring justify a ‘stand your ground' shooting? (AP)In two recent cases, homeowners have been charged with shooting people on their property. Here's what the law says (CNN)‘Stand your ground': the US laws linked to rising deaths and racist violence (the Guardian) Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Are 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 regulating guns on campus.In this episode, Kelly and JJ speak with Andy Pelosi, the co-founder and executive director of the Campaign to Keep Guns off Campus, about how the trend of guns on campus has developed, what people can do to push back, and why it's essential to keep guns off campus even for those who aren't connected to higher education. Further reading:States Where Campus Carry Bills are Moving (Keep Guns Off Campus) What to Know About Gun Policies on College Campuses (US News)Lawmakers push to allow guns on US university campuses (Times Higher Education)Should Guns Be Permitted on College Campuses? (New York Times)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

In 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 unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.   In our previous episode we discussed the the long legal history that led to this decision (from Heller, to Bruen, to Rahimi),  but today hosts Kelly and JJ sat down with Ruth Glenn (CEO and President of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, author of the book Everything I Never Dreamed: My Life Surviving and Standing Up to Domestic Violence) and Rachel Graber (Director of Public Policy of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence) to talk about the practical implications (and effects) of this Rahimi decision. Together, we tackle what this ruling means for survivors of intimate partner violence, for folks currently being harmed, and what it signals for us all, as we move forward into 2023? Moreover, vitally, we cover what can you be doing to fight back against decisions that cause harm.Sign up to attend the NCADV Webinar, "United States v. Rahimi: Implications for Advocates in Supporting Survivors Experiencing Gun Violence," by clicking here. Further reading:Domestic Violence and Firearms (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence)NCADV Appalled by 5th Circuit Ruling and Demands Better for Survivors (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence)The Fifth Circuit Court Decides to Protect Abusers' Guns (John Hopkins)Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Domestic-Violence Prohibitor in United States v. Rahimi (the Duke Center for Firearms Law) Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

The 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 are the weapons of choice for domestic violence homicides, with female intimate partners more likely to be murdered with a gun than by all other means combined.  But how did this decision come about? What impact does this Fifth Circuit decision have on federal law? To find out, host JJ sat down with Shira Feldman, litigation counsel at Brady, who carried us through the long legal history that brought us to today (and shared possibilities of where we may be going).  Further reading:Gun Laws, Loopholes, and Violence (Brady)Beyond Bullet Wounds: Guns in the Hands of Domestic Abusers (Brady)Guns and Violence Against Women (Center for American Progress)NCADV Appalled by 5th Circuit Ruling and Demands Better for Survivors (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence) DOJ asks SCOTUS to review ruling that overturned firearm ban for those with domestic violence restraining orders (the Hill)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Have 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 gun violence in the US — and what you can be doing, whether you're a gun owner or not, to help stop the spread of gun violence. Further reading:Gun Thefts from Cars: The Largest Source of Stolen Guns (Everytown)Reports of Road Rage Shootings are on the Rise (Everytown)Gun Thefts Are Rising and Leading to More Crime (the Wall Street Journal)Guns Are Stolen in America Up to Once Every Minute (the Trace)More Guns In Cars Mean More Guns Stolen From Cars (NPR) Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

In 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 this episode, we're joined by fellow gun violence survivors Christian Heyne and Liz Dunning of Brady, as we discuss Fred's latest book, "American Carnage: Shattering the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence." Together, we explore what it takes to break through the barrier of misinformation, debunk myths, and find a path to meaningful action in the fight to end gun violence.Further reading:Fred Guttenberg: There are common sense things we can do to reduce gun violence (Morning Joe)Support Fred Guttenberg This Father's Day (Brady)At 26, a daughter lost her mother to a serial killer. In her memory, she ran 26 miles. (the Washington Post) Guns make hate lethal (Los Angeles Times)5 Years Later: Honoring Parkland Victims & Survivors With Action (Brady)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Recent 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 communities of color and how stigma and a lack of culturally competent resources can often make seeking help more difficult. We also break down the ways in which we all — no matter who we are — can better listen, and help, the young people in our lives.  Further reading:How Often Are Guns Involved in Accidental Deaths? (the Trace)State of Mental Health for Youth of Color 2022 (the AAKOMA Project)Why Are More Black Children Dying by Suicide? (the New York Times)Firearm Deaths Grow, Disparities Widen (the CDC)Black Youth Suicide Rates Rising, Defying Historic Trends (New York University)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

In 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 violence are intrinsically connected, how advertisers and manufacturers have leaned into societal pressures about masculinity to sell firearms, and how we all (whether we identify as male or not) can combat violence. Further reading:Ending gun violence isn't an "either/or" question: It must be a "both/and" (Salon)Masculinity, mental illness and guns: A lethal equation? (CNN)Guns, Terror, and Hegemonic Masculinity (Harvard)Media Coverage Misses the Gender Issues at the Heart of Mass Shootings  (Ms. Magazine)Bushmaster Rifle Ad Reminds Us To Ask More About Masculinity And Gun Violence (Huffpost)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

The 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 used disinformation to flood the research landscape with inaccuracies to change the narrative and ultimately achieve success in the courts and legislatures — and the outsized impact that flood of disinformation continues to have. Devin also shares strategies for promoting truth in effort to prevent gun violence, as well as how to separate reality from disinformation. Further reading: Facts About Firearms Policy Initiative(GVPedia)MYTH: 98% of Mass Shootings Occur in Gun-Free Zones (GVPedia)MYTH: Gun bans always increase the murder rate (GVPedia)How Often Are Guns Used For Self-Defense? (the Trace)Defensive Gun Use: Gary Kleck Misfires Again (Armed with Reason)Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

We'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 someone who understands. Today, hosts Kelly and JJ sat down with Courtney Hunter, Vice President Public Policy and Advocacy at Crisis Text Line. Courtney breaks down why meeting folks where they are, culturally aware communication, and trauma informed care is so important. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor, 24/7, in English or Spanish. Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Further reading:How To Cope With Gun Violence (Crisis Text Line)On Trauma, Racism, and How We Show Up for Each Other (Crisis Text Line)Mental Health, Gun Violence, And Why America Connects Them (NPR)What Gun Violence Does to Our Mental Health (NY Times)This winter season let your swag show where you stand with brand new styles from Brady (including a pretty awesome Red, Blue, and Brady T-shirt). Go to https://shop.bradyunited.org/shop to find numerous styles and gifts that will help fight gun violence. Music provided by Music Unlimited via Pixabay. Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Donny 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 devotes himself to helping other amputees and survivors of gun violence, who may also be feeling lost after such a dramatic life change. Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Further reading:Amputee Donny Kashh marks three years since being shot (Toronto Sun)Bravery After Six Bullets (Toronto Sun)Shooting survivors describe life after gun violence (CBS)Brady and This Is Our Lane believe we cannot end gun violence until we treat it as the public health issue that it is. Want to help us? Read and sign our letter by clicking here. Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Dr. 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 and mental decline. How can I bring up a conversation about possibly removing their guns?"and "I lost a friend a few years ago,  and still want to know why he felt like he couldn't come to me...Why didn't he? And what can I do to feel better?”If you're a survivor of suicide loss, have a survivor in your life, are struggling, or are concerned about suicide prevention (and truly, who among us doesn't fit into at least one of these categories?), this is an essential episode for you.Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Further reading:AFSP chapters and their work (AFSP)I've lost someone (AFSP)What Survivors of Suicide Want You to Know (Maryland SPIN)Brady and This Is Our Lane believe we cannot end gun violence until we treat it as the public health issue that it is. Want to help us? Read and sign our letter by clicking here. Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

"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 M. Carlsmith Professor of Law, Standford Law)  and Erin Davis (Senior Counsel, Trial & Appellate Litigation at Brady) to: break down where these myths, pervasive as they are, came from; what gave them their power, and their stickiness; and how can you, as listeners, fight back against disinformation?Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Further reading:Will a Gun Keep Your Family Safe? (the Trace)Easiness of Legal Access to Concealed Firearm Permits and Homicide Rates in the United States (AJPH)MYTH: Mass Shooters Target Gun-free Zones (GVPedia)Why John Lott Is the Right's Favorite Gun Researcher (the Trace)Brady and This Is Our Lane believe we cannot end gun violence until we treat it as the public health issue that it is. Want to help us? Read and sign our letter by clicking here. Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Firearm 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 Kelly and JJ were joined by Dr. Doreen Marshall of AFSP — the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, also known as Survivor Day, takes place each year on the Saturday before American Thanksgiving, with virtual and in-person events in communities everywhere. Learn more and find an event near you.Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Further reading:AFSP chapters and their work (AFSP)I've lost someone (AFSP)What Survivors of Suicide Want You to Know (Maryland SPIN)Our youth-led Team ENOUGH Lobbying Collective program trains students and young people (ages 13-26) on how to lobby legislators in their state capitols. We host a series of webinars and leadership trainings to equip members with the skills to effectively lobby for life-saving legislation to prevent gun violence. And then, together, we take our fight to the halls of power!Learn more by going to https://www.teamenough.org/lobbying-collective, and sign up today! Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Akilah 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, and friend, with their organization the Akilah DaSilva Foundation. Hosts Kelly and JJ were joined by Akilah's brother Abede and his mother Shaundelle Brooks, both now survivors and advocates, to discuss the reality of life "after" a mass shooting, gun violence in Tennessee, and how to do what Akilah had once written — to "forget about making a hashtag, Let's throw all the guns in a trash bag." You can listen to Akilah's music, under the name NatrixDream, here. Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Further reading:23-Year-Old Waffle House Shooting Victim Akilah Dasilva Will Live On Through His Music (Blavity)Waffle House Shooting Suspect Once Had His Guns Taken Away. He Then Got Them Back (New York Times)Pleas for common sense gun reform raised after Waffle House Shooting (NC Reporter)For more infoOur youth-led Team ENOUGH Lobbying Collective program trains students and young people (ages 13-26) on how to lobby legislators in their state capitols. We host a series of webinars and leadership trainings to equip members with the skills to effectively lobby for life-saving legislation to prevent gun violence. And then, together, we take our fight to the halls of power!Learn more by going to https://www.teamenough.org/lobbying-collective, and sign up today! Support the showFor more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and Brady

Gun 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 is constantly anxious without her phone, how do I handle that?"and"I'm 15. I'm scared all the time, not just at school. How do I talk to my parents?" Nancy Kislin, LCSW, an expert on school lockdowns and children's anxiety related to gun violence, joined hosts Kelly and JJ to answer those questions.   Listen in to learn concrete ways to handle these tough conversations. Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Further reading:School Shootings Are Raising Anxiety and Panic in U.S. Children (Time)Many children are regularly exposed to gun violence (NPR)The Impact of Gun Violence on Children and Adolescents (KFF)How Can I Help My Anxious Child Feel Safe After Mass Tragedies in the News? (Parents)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and BradySupport the show

Does 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 discrimination experiences, Dr. Hsing-Fang Hsieh (University of Michigan) and Dr. Tsu-Yin Wu (Eastern Michigan University) launched a new, landmark study, which they joined the podcast to share with hosts Kelly and JJ.Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Further reading:Asian Americans are buying guns in record numbers. What's Caused This Surge? (the Guardian)'I've Never Seen This Level of Fear.' Why Asian Americans Are Joining the Rush to Buy Guns (Time)Gun Industry Targets Asian Americans as First-Time Gun Owners and Future Pro-Gun Advocates (Violence Policy Center) For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and BradySupport the show

The 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 limited to assault weapons, open carry, permit less carry, and the so-called Second Amendment sanctuary movement.Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Further reading:What Are So-Called “Second Amendment Sanctuaries?" (Brady)US tragedies from guns have often – but not always – spurred political responses (the Conversation) SUNY Cortland professor on why gun violence is on the rise (Spectrum News) The Renegade Sheriffs (the New York Times)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and BradySupport the show

On 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. This reporting is key in preventing mass shootings, as in 8 out of the 13 mass shootings that killed 10 or more people between 2007 and 2018, killers financed their attacks with credit card purchases —many made only weeks before the shootings.  To discuss the ins and outs of this code, and what you can be doing to make sure it's implemented, hosts Kelly and JJ are joined by three folks involved in the fight to make the new MCC happen: Igor Volsky, Founder and Executive Director of Guns Down America; Josh Scharff, Brady Senior Counsel and Director of Programs; and Heather Sallan, co-president of the Brady Northern Nevada chapter and a survivor of the Route 91 mass shooting in Las Vegas.  Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Mentioned in this podcast:How a new credit card code could help stop mass shootings (ABC News)Brady Calls For Wide Use of New MCC (Brady)How Banks Unwittingly Finance Mass Shootings (New York Times)Credit Card Issuers Join the Fight to Limit Mass Shootings (New York Times) For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and BradySupport the show

More police officers die by suicide than are killed in the line of duty.  This high rate is concerning, especially as reported suicide rates of first responders are thought to be much lower than the reality. And when it comes to means, firearms are overwhelmingly used. Why are these rates so high? To find out, our three guests (who happen to have served over a combined 80 years in law enforcement, in addition to being experts on suicide) joined host JJ.  Dennis Harris (founder of smart gun lock company T-Lock, and father of TaLeah), Dr. Steve Albrecht (author of Stay Safe At Work: Your Ultimate Guide to Workplace Security, The Police Professional: 60 Ways to Lead, and more) and Steve Hough (Chief Operating Officer of First H.E.L.P., a organization devoted to reducing mental health stigma for First Responders through education, advocacy, and training), all share their personal, and professional, thoughts on what first responders — and the people that care about them —can  do to help protect those in their lives that took an oath to "protect and serve."Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Mentioned in this podcast:Police face dilemma over when to take a suicidal officer's gun (Los Angeles Times) Police Stress and Police Suicide (Crime Time)Death Behind the Badge: The Silent Epidemic of Police Suicides (Psychology Today)Where Are You Hiding (First Help)Police Stress and the Suicide Link (Department of Justice)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and BradySupport the show

Many myths about youth suicide exist — from the belief that just talking about suicide will encourage harm, to there is no way to "stop" someone experiencing suicidality, to means not mattering, and beyond. Allowing these myths to be perpetuated is hazardous to young people, as over the past decade,  youth firearm suicide has reached its highest rate. And in particular, the  firearm suicide rate among children and teens has increased faster than among any other age group. How can we all better serve the young people in our lives? Hosts Kelly and JJ sat down with Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, Chief Medical Officer at The Jed Foundation to discuss what we get wrong, and how we can get it right.  Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Mentioned in this podcast:It's Okay to Say Suicide (Jed)What You Need to Know About Youth Suicide (NAMI)How easy access to guns at home contributes to America's youth suicide problem (the Conversation)Locking up guns could reduce teen and childhood firearm deaths by a third (CNN)Preventing Youth Suicide: Tips for Parents & Educators (NASP）For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and BradySupport the show

In 1994, then-President Bill Clinton signed the Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act, commonly called the Federal Assault Weapons Ban, which banned 19 assault weapons (and their copies) as well as other semi-automatic firearms with two or more specified features. That federal ban, however, expired on September 13, 2004.When it expired, assault weapons and high-capacity magazines were suddenly legalized, unless banned by state or local laws. Activists in 2004 fought tirelessly to try to keep the ban in place — and they haven't stopped yet. Two of those original organizers — Donna Dees-Thomases, founder of the Million Mom March and Shikha Hamilton, Vice President of Organizing at Brady, joined hosts Kelly and JJ to detail what it was like when the ban first lapsed, why the fight for a new assault weapons ban has continued, and how our listeners can join the fight.Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Mentioned in this podcast:Democrats Failed to Extend Assault Weapons Ban in 2004. They Regret It. (the New York Times)I've spent 18 years fighting for gun control. Here's how we win. (Fast Company)The 2022 Assault Weapons Ban Could Help Solve the Gun Violence Epidemic (Teen Vogue)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and BradySupport the show

Today, Richard Aborn  is president of the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City, a non-partisan non-profit organization, but in the 90s he was at the helm of the organization that would one day become known as Brady: Handgun Control Inc. His presidency saw vital changes in gun violence prevention — during his time from 1992 to 1996, the Brady Bill, the assault weapons ban, and the large-capacity ammunition magazine ban all passed. In this episode, Richard joins hosts Kelly and JJ to share the critical lessons learned in passing that legislation, what it was like to see the assault weapons ban sunset in 1994, and why reinstating the ban (and getting new legislation passed) is so imperative. Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Mentioned in this podcast:Battle Over the Brady Bill and the Future of Gun Control Advocacy (DOJ)It's been 20 years since the Brady bill passed. Here are 11 ways gun politics have changed. (Washington Post)When the gun lobby lost and America won: 25 years later, the Brady Bill is a case study in courage and common sense (Clinton Foundation)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and BradySupport the show

CEO, documentarian, activist, father...and survivor. Oronde McClain was only ten when he was shot in the back of the head. In the decades that have followed, Oronde has dedicated himself to ending gun violence in his native Philadelphia. He joined hosts Kelly and JJ to detail the role that forgiveness has played in his healing, why he continues to be a gun violence prevention advocate, and why survivors (and their struggles) need to be at the forefront of the gun violence prevention movement.Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Mentioned in this podcast:How one Philly survivor overcame gun violence and PTSD (PBS)Oronde McClain, shot at 10 in Philly, is now a VA psych (Philadelphia Inquirer)Child shooting victim: City must focus efforts on survivors (KYW News Radio)I was shot in the head as a child. It took 20 years, and other survivors, to heal (Philadelphia Inquirer)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and BradySupport the show

TaLeah Christine Harris was only 15 when she died. A vibrant young woman, she enjoyed art and fashion, but suffered from anxiety and depression. On April 30th, 1998, she gained access to an unsecured firearm — her father, law enforcement officer, Dennis Harris' duty weapon —and died of suicide.Since then Dennis and the whole Harris family have fought for suicide prevention and for responsible firearm storage. Now retired after 41 years in law enforcement, Dennis runs T-Lock, a company that produces smart gun locks with motion sensor alarms. In part two of this episode, Dennis  joins  hosts Kelly and JJ to share how his family created their company T-Lock, why he feels every gun should be sold with a lock, and how safe storage needs to be normalized.  Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Mentioned in this podcast:Retired lieutenant creates advanced gun lock after his daughter died by suicide (Fox)Firearm Access is a Risk Factor for Suicide (Harvard School of Public Health)How easy access to guns at home contributes to America's youth suicide problem (the Conversation)Locking up guns could reduce teen and childhood firearm deaths by a third (CNN)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and BradySupport the show

TaLeah Christine Harris was only 15 when she died. A vibrant young woman, she enjoyed art and fashion, but suffered from anxiety and depression. On April 30th, 1998, she gained access to an unsecured firearm — her father, law enforcement officer, Dennis Harris' duty weapon —and died of suicide.   In the years that followed, Dennis and the whole Harris family became committed advocates for suicide prevention and for safe storage. Now retired after 41 years in law enforcement, Dennis runs T-Lock, a company that produces smart gun locks with motion sensor alarms. In this episode, Dennis joins  hosts Kelly and JJ to share TaLeah's story, his experiences as an advocate, and his hopes that T-Lock (and products like it) will prevent other families from experiencing the suffering that he has.  Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Urge senators to confirm a director to lead the ATF, the agency that oversees the gun industry yet has lacked leadership for years.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Mentioned in this podcast:Retired lieutenant creates advanced gun lock after his daughter died by suicide (Fox)Firearm Access is a Risk Factor for Suicide (Harvard School of Public Health)How easy access to guns at home contributes to America's youth suicide problem (the Conversation) Locking up guns could reduce teen and childhood firearm deaths by a third (CNN)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and BradyVOTE for @bradybuzz's two proposed @SXSW panels on:

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been in the news again, this time as he sits in court for the first of three defamation damages cases against him. The cases have been brought by some families who lost children and loved ones in the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012. On December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, 26 people were killed including 20 students who were between six and seven years old, and 6 staff members. Within hours of that shooting, Jones had gone on-air and declared the shooting a hoax, a "false flag" meant to attack the Second Amendment, and more. These lies then led to survivors and victims families suffering additional trauma, from folks showing up at their home, to online harassment, to death threats.In this minisode, hosts Kelly and JJ break down why this case matters so much to gun violence prevention, and where we go from here with conspiracy theorists and misinformation. Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Urge senators to confirm a director to lead the ATF, the agency that oversees the gun industry yet has lacked leadership for years.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Mentioned in this podcast:Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook attack was '100% real' (AP News)A jury tags Alex Jones with $45.2 million in punitive damages for 2 Sandy Hook parents (NPR)A Sandy Hook Mother Confronts Alex Jones (New York Times)Mom who confronted Alex Jones says he slipped her a note at trial (CNN)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbyVOTE for @bradybuzz's two proposed @SXSW panels on:

This summer has been one marked by mass shootings. Since Memorial Day of this year alone there have been 178 mass shootings, which have killed 165 people and injured 764 others. And as public fear increases, so too does misinformation and myth about mass murderers and mass shootings. To cut through the noise, and learn what may drive shooters, hosts Kelly and JJ are joined by Dr. P Shavaun Scott. Dr. Scott is a  clinically licensed psychotherapist who has spent the last 30 years studying, and working with, victims and perpetrators of violent crime. Together they discuss Dr. Scott's most recent book, The Minds of Mass Killers: Understanding and Interrupting the Pathway to Violence, the pathways people follow to violence, and how we can all combat shootings before they happen. Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Urge senators to confirm a director to lead the ATF, the agency that oversees the gun industry yet has lacked leadership for years.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Mentioned in this podcast:Bullies and black trench coats: The Columbine shooting's most dangerous myths (the Washington Post)Cold Methodical Killers: The Psychology of Mass Shooters (Medium)Who's Responsible For a Mass Shootings (Radio Health Network)'No Notoriety': the campaign to focus on shooting victims, not killers (the Guardian)Can we avert the next mass shooting? Yes, and here's how (CU Boulder Today)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, BlVOTE for @bradybuzz's two proposed @SXSW panels on: