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Title: The Legacy of Joaquin Oliver: Live from the Aspen Ideas Festival Season 5 Episode 1 Introduction: In this compelling episode of the Stop the Killing podcast, host Katherine Schweit is joined by Manuel and Patricia Oliver, the courageous parents of Joaquin Oliver, who tragically lost his life in the 2018 Parkland shooting. Recorded live at the Aspen Ideas Festival, this episode takes listeners through the Oliver family's journey of transforming their unimaginable grief into impactful activism. Summary: The episode offers an intimate look into how Manuel and Patricia have dedicated their lives to preserving their son Joaquin's legacy through the organization they founded, Change the Ref. The discussion highlights Joaquin's deep concern for social justice issues, even at a young age, and how his parents have continued his fight against gun violence through various creative outlets, including a one-man play titled "Guac: My Son, My Hero," art, and public speaking. Listeners will gain insight into the emotional and psychological toll of their journey and how the Olivers have inspired others to take action. The episode also touches on the importance of community, the challenges of addressing gun violence, and the need for continued dialogue and activism. Guest Introduction: Manuel and Patricia Oliver: Co-founders of Change the Ref, an organization aimed at voting out politicians who accept NRA money and voting in those with gun safety agendas. They are dedicated activists who have met with President Biden and participated in numerous events and panels worldwide to advocate for gun violence prevention. Their son, Joaquin, who was affectionately known as "Guac," is the inspiration behind their relentless fight for change. Episode Highlights: [00:01:11] - Introduction to Manuel and Patricia Oliver and their mission. [00:03:00] - Patricia shares personal stories about Joaquin's childhood and his growth from a shy child into a passionate advocate for social justice. [00:07:49] - Manuel discusses the creation of their play "Guac: My Son, My Hero" and its impact on audiences. [00:18:03] - The Olivers emphasize the importance of staying united as a family while dealing with the trauma of losing a loved one. [00:27:08] - Explanation of Change the Ref's mission and how the organization's name was inspired by a conversation with Joaquin. [00:35:42] - Manuel encourages listeners to get involved in gun violence prevention in any capacity they can. Relevant Resources and Links: Learn more about Change the Ref and how you can get involved: changetheref.org Support the podcast on Patreon or via Apple Subscriptions. Related podcast episodes: Watching Two Detectives Conning the Con Klooghless The Bravery Academy Guilty Greenie Call to Action: If you found this episode impactful, consider subscribing to the Stop the Killing podcast on Apple Podcasts or supporting us on Patreon to help continue these crucial conversations. Your support allows us to keep producing this independent podcast and contribute to making a real-world difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guac is playing at the Public Theater through November 3rd. For more information, please visit www.publictheater.org. Follow The Present Stage on Instagram at @thepresentstageThe Present Stage: Conversations with Theater Writers is hosted by Dan Rubins, a theater critic for Slant Magazine. You can also find Dan's reviews on Cast Album Reviews and in The New Yorker's Briefly Noted column.The Present Stage supports the national nonprofit Hear Your Song. If you'd like to learn more about Hear Your Song and how to support empowering youth with serious illnesses to make their voices heard though songwriting, please visit www.hearyoursong.org
Get Ready for Season 5: Expert Insights and Inspiring Stories on Gun Violence Introduction: Welcome back to Stop the Killing with your hosts, Katherine Schweit and Sarah Ferris. Season 5 is on the horizon, and we're bringing you an impactful lineup of episodes focused on ending gun violence. In this pre-launch episode, we give you a sneak peek of what's to come, featuring real stories from survivors, cutting-edge research, and powerful interviews with experts and advocates. If you're ready to dive deep into the complexities of gun violence prevention, this season is for you. Episode Summary: As we prepare to launch Season 5 on November 7th, Katherine and Sarah discuss the themes of the new season, which includes a mix of expert analysis and personal stories of survival and resilience. In this episode, you'll hear about upcoming interviews with academics, gun violence prevention researchers, and advocates, as well as emotional firsthand accounts from those affected by tragedies. The hosts also highlight their interview with Chris Hansen, known for To Catch a Predator, who shares his advocacy work for protecting communities from gun violence. Key Topics Covered: [00:25] Introduction to Season 5 and its theme of preventing gun violence through research and personal stories. [02:00] Highlights of upcoming academic research and practical strategies to reduce gun violence. [04:00] A sneak peek of the interview with the parents of Parkland High School shooting victim Joaquin Oliver. [04:30] Chris Hansen's advocacy journey and how it aligns with the mission of Stop the Killing. [06:00] Preview of an inspiring story from retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith and how his work crossed paths with a school shooting threat. Guest Introduction: This episode gives listeners a taste of the incredible guests lined up for Season 5. From academics conducting groundbreaking research to public figures like Chris Hansen and everyday heroes, each guest brings unique insights into the ongoing fight against gun violence. The episode touches on the emotional and practical aspects of preventing gun-related tragedies. Episode Highlights: [00:25] "We're excited to bring you new voices this season—researchers, advocates, and personal stories from those affected by gun violence." [02:00] "This season includes practical tips for keeping your community safe from gun violence, straight from the experts." [04:00] "Episode 1 will feature the inspiring legacy of Joaquin Oliver, a Parkland High School shooting victim, and his parents' efforts to advocate for change." [04:30] "Chris Hansen's commitment to advocacy against violence is a powerful reminder that everyone can play a role in preventing tragedy." [06:00] "Retired Detective Tom Smith's story is a reminder that gun violence can touch any community, and being prepared makes all the difference." Relevant Resources and Links: Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early access to episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. More insights from Katherine Schweit. Stop the Bleed Training. FBI's RUN, HIDE, FIGHT Program. Use the code “FERRIS” for discounts at CrimeCon UK and CrimeCon US. Calls to Action: If you're as excited as we are for Season 5, make sure to support the podcast by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or joining us on Patreon for exclusive content. Your support allows us to continue bringing important conversations about gun violence prevention to the forefront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Renee Williams interviews Michael Haggard,managing partner of Haggard Law Firm outof Florida, in person. Michael Haggard and his firm have been representingcrime victims for the last 20 years and played a major role in the casessurrounding the 2018 shooting that occurred at Stoneman Douglas High School inParkland, Florida, where 17 people lost their lives and 17 more were injured. Michael Haggard represented three victims from the Parklandshooting: student Joaquin Oliver, cross-country coach Scott Beigel, and teacherStacey Lippel. Multiple civil cases resulted from the shooting. The FBI wastargeted in one for failing to act when they were given a tip about the shooterannouncing he was going to open fire on the high school the night before ithappened. Other lawsuits were filed against the school board and the localpolice departments. Tune in to learn more about the ongoing cases and thelessons that we, as a nation, can learn from what happened in the aftermath ofthis tragic shooting.
Governor Kathy Hochul calls on the New York National Guard to help conduct bag checks at busy subway stations after a recent string of violent crimes. Governor Hochul's office will also launch a new program called "File Your State Taxes" next Tuesday under a partnership with the nonprofit Code for America. Finally, The spring season for the United Solo Theater Festival kicks off in New York City this week with more than 50 one-person shows. One show, GUAC, details the life of Joaquin Oliver, a teen who died in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.The show is written and performed by his father, Manuel, and focuses on the personal tragedy and a call to activism. Reporter Jeff Lunden has more.
Joaquin Oliver was just one of the 17 victims who were murdered at Parkland, Florida back in 2018 – one of America's deadliest school shootings. But now, through the magic of AI, the victims' voices are being brought back to life. Lobbying from beyond the grave, Joaquin's voice is being used to pressure politicians to tighten gun laws. So, could this be a game changer for America's gun violence epidemic? US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells Tom Bradby what you need to know
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Feb. 17 at 6 a.m. CT: CHICAGO (AP) — Abortion rights advocates are trying to get initiatives to protect reproductive health on the ballot in several states this year. And one major difference has emerged in their proposed language: whether to include mental health as an exception. A Missouri proposal would allow lawmakers to restrict abortions after a fetus is considered viable, except if an abortion “is needed to protect the life or physical or mental health of the pregnant person.” A similar measure has been proposed in Arizona, but proposals in Florida, Montana and Nebraska do not explicitly mention mental health. The CDC says mental health conditions were the leading underlying cause of pregnancy-related deaths from 2017 to 2019. WASHINGTON (AP) — Doctors in states with strict abortion restrictions say an increasing number of pregnant women are seeking early prenatal testing. They're hoping to detect serious problems while they still have time to choose whether to continue the pregnancy or have an abortion. But early ultrasounds show far less about the condition of a fetus than later ones. And genetic screenings may be inaccurate. Since Roe v. Wade, about half the states have put in abortion bans or restrictions. And that's started the clock ticking. Many health care providers say more patients are deciding the fate of their pregnancies based on whatever information they can gather before state bans kick in. Officials in central Oregon this week reported a case of bubonic plague in a resident who likely got the disease from a sick pet cat. The infected resident and the resident’s close contacts have all been provided medication, public health officials say, and people in the community are not believed to be at risk. The cat was treated but did not survive. Plague isn’t common, but it also isn’t unheard of in the western United States, where a handful of cases occur every year. Here are a few things to know about what the plague is, who is at risk and how a disease that was once a harbinger of death became a treatable illness. NEW YORK (AP) — A recent death has brought new attention to the so-called Alaskapox virus. The bug belongs to a family of brick-shaped viruses that can infect animals and humans. Smallpox is perhaps the most famous of the group. But other family members include cowpox, horsepox and mpox — formerly known as monkeypox. An elderly man who died last month is believed to be the first known death from Alaskapox. He lived in the Kenai Peninsula and had a suppressed immune system because of cancer treatment. There have been fewer than 10 cases, all in Alaska, since the virus was discovered nine years ago. Nearly two-thirds of American Jews feel less secure in the U.S. than they did a year ago. That’s according to the latest annual survey from the American Jewish Committee. The AJC — a prominent Jewish advocacy organization — conducted the survey last fall, just as the Israel-Hamas war began. The survey released Tuesday found almost half of American Jews have altered their behavior during the past year to avoid being perceived as Jewish. AJC began its annual survey five years ago, after the Tree of Life synagogue massacre, the deadliest antisemitic attack on American soil. Since then, most Jews and more than half of Americans say they think antisemitism has increased. PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Scientists say the back-to-back storms that lashed the Northeast in January were more of a sign of things to come than an anomaly. Many scientists who study the intersection of climate change, flooding, winter storms and sea level say such storms will arrive with increased frequency and ferocity, and the damage they leave behind will worsen as sea levels rise. They say the January storms that destroyed wharfs in Maine, eroded sand dunes in New Hampshire and destroyed houses in Rhode Island are becoming more the norm than the exception, and the time to prepare for them is now. UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief is warning that climate chaos and food crises are increasing threats to global peace. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a high-level U,N. meeting Tuesday that climate disasters imperil food production and “empty bellies fuel unrest.” He urged the U.N. Security Council to address the impact of food shortages and rising temperatures on international peace and security — a view echoed by many countries but not Russia. Guterres said: “Climate and conflict are two leading drivers of (our) global food crisis” and “where wars rage, hunger reigns." Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said climate and food should be discussed elsewhere in the U.N., and blamed former Western colonial powers and the U.S. for current crises in the developing world. CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Brandon Johnson says Chicago isn't renewing its ShotSpotter contract and will stop using the controversial gunshot detection system later this year. The system relies on an artificial intelligence algorithm and microphones to identify gunshots. But it has been criticized for inaccuracy, racial bias and law enforcement misuse. Chicago’s $49 million contract with SoundThinking expires Friday. The city plans to wind down its use of ShotSpotter technology by late September. Johnson, a first-term mayor, campaigned on a promise to end the use of ShotSpotter, putting him at odds with law enforcement. Police say the technology puts officers on the scene of shootings much faster than waiting for 911 calls. PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — The family of a teen murdered at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is launching a campaign where re-created voices of gun violence victims will call federal lawmakers. The parents of 17-year-old Joaquin Oliver launched the project on Wednesday, the massacre's sixth anniversary. Oliver and 16 others died in the shooting. The recordings re-creating voices of victims from around the country are being robocalled to U.S. senators and House members who oppose stricter gun laws. Manuel and Patricia Oliver say they hope the calls will pressure the lawmakers to shift their positions. The Olivers want the sale of military-style semi-automatic rifles like the one that killed their son banned. WHITEFISH POINT, Mich. (AP) — Shipwreck hunters have discovered a merchant ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1940, taking its captain with it during a storm off Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society and shipwreck researcher Dan Fountain announced Monday the discovery of the 244-foot bulk carrier Arlington just north of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. The Arlington was fully loaded with wheat and headed to Owen Sound, Ontario, when it sank on May 1, 1940. All crew members survived, but Captain Frederick “Tatey Bug” Burke went down with his ship after ordering it onto the open lake during the storm. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.
TODAY'S CAST: Dan, Stugotz, Chris, Jessica, Lucy, and Mike. Dan begins a somber Local Hour discussing the details of the mass shooting at yesterday's Super Bowl parade in Kansas City as he and the crew discuss the helplessness of living in America with mass shootings as rampant as ever. As yesterday's tragedy took place on the 6-year anniversary of the massacre at Stoneman Douglas High School, we speak with Manuel Oliver, the father of Douglas victim Joaquin Oliver, about gun laws in America, his activism, and his new program for advocacy called The Shotline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Remember Valentine's Day before the Parkland Florida shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School? How many memories survive for the parents who lost children at that horrific event? One father, Manuel Oliver, has made a mission of continuing his son Joaquin's activism against gun violence and has filed an international lawsuit condemning the American laws and corrupt culture that allow gun violence like the Parkland Massacre to flourish. The suit is Joaquin Oliver vs. the USA for the right to live free from gun violence, brought by Global Action Against Gun Violence. In this episode, Manny talks to Radio GAG about the suit. Our In Memoriam is for Richard Henderson, who died not far from his home in Brooklyn, NY, standing up to bullies on the subway train. Check out the Gun Violence Prevention news and a feature on Enough Plays to End Gun Violence with Sean Stefanic and Sarah Germain Lilly. Josh Tjaden and Ti Cersley host.
En este episodio hablamos con Patricia Oliver, madre de una de las víctimas de la masacre de Parkland, quien demandó al gobierno estadounidense ante la CIDH para evitar que ocurran más muertes por tiroteos en el país. Manny y Patricia Oliver perdieron a su hijo Joaquín en la masacre de Parkland hace 5 años. Ahora quieren evitar que este tipo de tragedias sigan ocurriendo y por eso interpusieron una demanda internacional contra el gobierno conocida como: 'Demanda por la Supervivencia'
Radio GAG reports on summer activism and gun violence prevention events in our podcast GAG ing in the Streets. Join our Radio GAG hosts and guests as they discuss Gays Against Guns recent event: Guac's Dance Party, an outdoor dance party with Manuel and Patricia Oliver, Sam Schwartz and other gun violence survivors in honor of Joaquin Oliver who was killed at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. Sam Schwartz, cousin of Alex Schacter was on the Never tour with the Olivers and tells us what we can do to reduce gun violence and save lives. GAG member Michael Shannon joins us to interview his New York State Assembly person Jessica Gonzalez Rojas on her Community Violence Intervention bill which is ready to be signed into law by Governor Cathy Hochul. Our In Memoriam honors Laurie Ann Carleton, who was shot and killed over her display of a rainbow Pride flag in her store in California. Listen in to Radio GAG for awareness, information and action!
Patricia Oliver, mother of Joaquin "Guac" Oliver who was killed in parkland Shooting new "children's book" Joaquin's First School Shooting, about school shootings which was read on US House Floor Wednesday. JUNE 11: Patricia Oliver speaks during March for Our Lives 2022 on June 11, 2022 in Washington, DC. Patricial Oliver lost her son, Joaquin Oliver, one of the 17 victims of the Parkland shooting. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for March For Our Lives)
Why was a grieving father pinned to the ground by Capitol Police today? Joaquin Oliver was shot to death at Parkland High School. His parents join to speak out after being removed from a House hearing on gun rights. Plus, tomorrow prosecutors plan to ask Trump's former lawyer about his claim that a “diligent” search had been conducted for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and also about his telephone conversation with Trump the same day surveillance footage was subpoenaed. And, Gwyneth Paltrow is expected to take the stand tomorrow in the trial about her skiing accident. We'll tell you about the piece of missing evidence revealed in court today.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
Why was a grieving father pinned to the ground by Capitol Police today? Joaquin Oliver was shot to death at Parkland High School. His parents join to speak out after being removed from a House hearing on gun rights. Plus, tomorrow prosecutors plan to ask Trump's former lawyer about his claim that a “diligent” search had been conducted for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and also about his telephone conversation with Trump the same day surveillance footage was subpoenaed. And, Gwyneth Paltrow is expected to take the stand tomorrow in the trial about her skiing accident. We'll tell you about the piece of missing evidence revealed in court today.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
Join Radio GAG for our new podcast episode “Honor with Action in DC Part 2”. Gays Against Guns was a powerful presence at the Gun Violence Prevention summit week in Washington DC which was attended by many gun violence prevention groups from around the country and organized by the Newtown Action Alliance led by Po Murray. Our show focuses on the Gays Against Guns Press conference at As You Are, an LGBTQ+ cafe and gathering place near the Capitol. Then we ride the bus with Manuel and Patricia Oliver, parents of Joaquin Oliver who was murdered in the Parkland mass shooting to the 10th Annual Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Radio GAG shares original sound from the Vigil, including President Biden's remarks and those of Keinon Carter, Pulse Survivor. GAG members share their experiences accompanying survivors of gun violence to lobby Senators for a vote on the Assault Weapons Ban and other gun safety legislation before the end of the 117th Session of Congress. Hear it on an all new episode of Radio GAG, the Gays Against Guns on your favorite podcast platforms.
Alyssa Alhadeff (14) Scott Beigel (35) Martin Duque (14) Nicholas Dworet (17) Aaron Feis (37) Jaime Guttenberg (14) Chris Hixon (49) Luke Hoyer (15) Cara Loughran (14) Gina Montalto (14) Joaquin Oliver (17) Alaina Petty (14) Meadow Pollack (18) Helena Ramsay (17) Alex Schachter (14) Carmen Schentrup (16) Peter Wang (15) These are the names of the 17 victims murdered in six minutes on Valentine's Day 2018 by Nikolas Cruz in Parkland, Florida. Nikolas managed to wound 17 additional people in the chaos and carnage. Join us for this double episode of the True Crime Society Podcast where we discuss the Parkland School Shooting. In episode one, we discussed Nikolas Cruz's childhood and the timeline of the shooting up to his arrest. In episode two, we will discuss the legal process, recent trial and will also tell the stories of the victims. You can listen to episode one on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HxTa4SELpKm4errTXGqZN?si=NmqIRWRhQoyLePBhyDWmqQ And Apple here- https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000587342450&fbclid=IwAR0ST2tur4ABqr8ZNSoWkeXEFywjzl_X7NA4TXNU932qa44rWr4GEFxTTMU You can read our blogs for this case – https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/11/15/nightmare-in-parkland-florida/ https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/11/20/the-victims-of-parkland/ This episode is sponsored by: EveryPlate – America's Best Value Meal Kit. Get your first box for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/PODCAST and use code tcs 149. Mind Bullet – Feel your best every day. Visit mindbullet.com and enter code TCS at check out for 25% off your first order. Skylight Frames - The holidays are just around the corner! Looking for a good gift idea that your parents or in-laws will genuinely love? Get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com and use code SOCIETY.
The person who took 17 lives in Parkland, Florida on Valentine's Day of 2018 was recently spared the death penalty. Hear from Manuel Oliver, the father of Joaquin, who was murdered that day, about how he uses art and media to rally for gun control. You'll also hear his reaction to the sentencing. GUEST: Manuel Oliver: Father of Joaquin Oliver, who was one of 17 murdered students and teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018. He is also the co-founder of Change The Ref, whose mission statement is “To raise awareness about mass shootings through strategic interventions that will reduce the influence of the NRA on the Federal level” Jessica Severin de Martinez and Catie Talarski contributed to this show, with help from our interns, Jacob Gannon and Taylor Doyle. Audacious with Chion Wolf is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and email.Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Manuel Oliver is the co-founder of the gun reform organization Change the Ref and father of Joaquin Oliver, who died in the 2018 Parkland shooting. He explains what he thinks needs to be done now to prevent gun violence. And, Broadway's "Girl From the North Country" is a powerful touchdown in Depression-era Duluth, Minnesota. The show won the Tony Award for Best Orchestration. We speak with some of the actors.
Presidente Biden, presentó nuevas medidas de regulación contra las armas fantasmas para frenar la violencia criminal.Repunte de contagios por COVID-19 en la mitad del país. Se prevé que en algunos estados se implemente nuevamente, el uso del cubrebocas.Madre ucraniana encuentra a su hijo muerto en una fosa común en Buzova cerca de Kiev.Fiscal del Condado Starr en Texas, desestimará una acusación de asesinato contra una hispana que se indujo a un aborto.
A special broadcast featuring gun violence survivors demanding their right to be safe at school and in their lives. The Radio GAG team, Libby Edwards, Ti Cersley, and Sarah Germain Lilly speak with Sarah Lerner, a teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, who survived the shooting and edited an anthology of the survivor's voices: Parkland Speaks. After hearing Parkland survivor Cat Tibbetts read from the book, we are joined by Abbey Clemments and Sari Beth Rosenberg, founders of Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence who talk about their movement to organize teachers and create change. And calling in live will be GAG Activist Jay W. Walker reporting on GAG's Bloody Valentine action in NYC and Manuel Oliver, father of Joaquin Oliver and Igor Volsky of of Guns Down America in action in DC. Wrapping up the show, best selling author Dave Cullen, NY Times bestsellers Parkland: Birth of a Movement, Columbine, and Gabby Giffords - Vanity Fair profile will talk about his work and the Gun Violence Prevention Movement.
This week Radio GAG reports on the Jan 16th Press Conference in Time Square with State Senator Brad Hoylman and Representative Carolyn Maloney, as well as Manuel and Patricia Oliver, parents of Joaquin Oliver, who died in the Parkland shooting. “I Heart NY State Gun Laws” describes the impact of the upcoming SCOTUS ruling on New York State's ability to issue gun permits and subsequently the public safety of New Yorkers. The event in front of the giant electronic American Flag at the Time Square Army Recruiting station, attracted attention from tourists and locals, including Minnie and Mickey Mouse. Survivors shared the stories of their pain and the crowd received postcards and buttons as a reminder.
Radio GAG highlights the work of gun owners committed to gun safety. Giffords Gun Owners for Safety groups are organizing across the US. Radio GAG interviews Shannon Flores, gun owner and GVP activist and Kristin Song about the progress of Ethan's Law. Topics include safe storage and host Ti Cersley shares rules about how weaponry is handled in the service and how the upcoming Supreme Court ruling and how places like Times Square might be affected by changes in NY State licensing requirements. Radio GAG shares info on the new ATF rule for Federal licenses and the relationships between rules and law. Gays Against Guns Press conference 1/16 at 2PM in Times Square with Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Manuel Oliver, father of Joaquin Oliver.
45,000 more people will die from gun violence in 2022 in the USA unless we take action. Manuel and Patricia Oliver, parents of Joaquin Oliver, have been holding a vigil outside the White House this month to demand leadership from President Biden to reduce gun deaths. Radio GAG shares their goals and strategies in creating zero tolerance for gun violence in the U.S. Sarah Lerner, activist and teacher from Marjorie Stoneman Douglass High School, explains what she and her community have experienced as survivors and shares details about the anthology “Parkland Speaks”; and her organization “Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence” https://twitter.com/TeachersUnify
This week, the shooter who killed 17 students and faculty members and injured 17 others in the deadliest shooting at a high school in US history plead guilty to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder. The plea comes more than three and a half years after the Valentine's Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. As a result of the shooter's plea, attention has once again focused on the perpetrator of a massacre, rather than the lives senselessly taken. Constant coverage and reporting on perpetrators, rather than those impacted, does more harm than good. To discuss why that is, host JJ is joined by Team Enough Executive Council members Stephan Abrams and Aalayah Eastmond, who is also a survivor of the Parkland attack. Together, all three discuss the importance of the No Notoriety Campaign and its mission of shifting attention from shooters to victims and survivorsThen JJ sits down with Tom Teves to discuss how the Teves family created No Notoriety after their eldest son Alex was the Aurora Colorado movie theater shooting in July of 2012 while shielding his girlfriend, Amanda.. That shooting left 12 people dead and 70 injured, but in the long days of media coverage that followed, attention was largely focused on the profile of the shooter -- not on the acts of heroism done by people like Alex or the lives of the taken. Tom goes on to share why the campaign is so important, and how individuals and news organizations can “minimize harm” while reporting on mass shootings.This episode is dedicated to the memory of the 17 lives taken in Parkland that day:Aaron Feis, 37;Alaina Petty, 14;Alex Schachter, 14;Alyssa Alhadeff, 14;Cara Loughran, 14;Carmen Schentrup, 16;Chris Hixon, 49;Gina Montalto, 14;Helena Ramsay, 17;Jaime Guttenberg, 14;Joaquin Oliver, 17;Luke Hoyer, 15;Martin Duque, 14;Meadow Pollack, 18;Nicholas Dworet, 17;Peter Wang, 15;and Scott Beigel, 35.Mentioned in this podcast: Brady urges attention to the ongoing needs of survivors and affected families, not shooters (Brady)FBI to media: Don't name mass shooters (KSAT)Contagion in Mass Killings and School Shootings (PLOS One)A call to end the media coverage mass shooters want (Ted)Don't Name Them, Don't Show Them, But Report Everything Else: ASupport the show (https://www.bradyunited.org/donate)
On Valentine's Day 2018, Joaquin Oliver, 17 years old, was killed along with 16 others in a mass shooting at his high school in Parkland, Florida. Two weeks later, his parents Manuel and Patricia created the organization Change the Ref, becoming remarkable advocates for curbing gun violence in America. On this episode, we chat with Manny and Patricia about their celebrated work, the recent escalation of their tactics, how they work with agencies, and why they see art and creativity as the ultimate weapon in the battle against guns.
Let's get right into it. Today we're dissecting the criminal charges brought against the Trump Organization and its Chief Financial Officer, Allen Weisselberg. From there, we shift gears and discuss Kevin McCarthy's latest statements threatening to strip GOP members of their committee assignments if they accept an offer from Nancy Pelosi to serve on the January 6 commission. Next, the brothers round out the conversation by mocking Tucker Carlson and his shameless claim that the NSA is "spying" on him. The conversation later shifts as the brothers have a very special guest, Manny Oliver. Oliver is the father of Joaquin Oliver, who was killed in the Parkland shooting. He and his wife Patricia are the founders of Change the Ref, an organization that uses urban art and nonviolent creative confrontation to empower young activists and expose the effects of the mass shooting pandemic in our country. Manny and Change the Ref recently produced a powerful viral video called Lost Class in which they duped David Keene, former president of the NRA and gun rights advocate John Lott into giving a commencement speech in Las Vegas in front of 3,044 empty chairs, representing students who would not make it to graduation this year due to gun violence. Please be sure to tune in every Tuesday & Friday for NEW episodes of The MeidasTouch Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support
Tonight's guests are Senator Elizabeth Warren, Manuel Oliver, co-founder of Change The Ref and father of Joaquin Oliver, who was killed in a shooting at his school in Parkland, Florida, and Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action.
Just over three years ago, a shooter walked into Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, with an assault rifle. He killed 17 people, and injured another 17 before being arrested one hour later in nearby Coral Springs. Rather than succumb to grief after the death of their son, following this atrocious act of violence, Manuel and Patricia Oliver stepped up to fight against gun violence by creating gun reform organization: Change the Ref. Katrina spoke with Manuel about the organization, and continuing with the legacy of his son. Follow the show: Instagram: primetimecrime_ Twitter: primetimecrime_ Host: Katrina Daniel Produced: Carmen Lucas Edited: Wyatt Peake In association with legalvideoconcepts.com
Tori Gonzalez was a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas when a former student murdered 17 schoolchildren and staff in 2018, including her boyfriend Joaquin Oliver. Anthony Gonzalez is Tori's father and was one of the responding firefighters to the attack. We discuss their early lives, Tori and Joaquin's romance, the aftermath of the massacre, grief, tactical medicine, the media, mental health and so much more.
Joaquin Oliver was murdered in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. His parents, Manuel and Patricia Oliver, recognize a pattern, both in how the US media covers mass shootings by rote, and in how Americans are able to look away once the news cycle ends. On this week's Kicker, the Olivers, who founded Change The Ref, a nonprofit that works to raise awareness about mass shootings through reducing the influence of the NRA at the federal level, and Kyle Pope, editor and publisher of CJR, discuss how the media can drive urgency in the fight for gun control. Please visit inevitablenews.com to sign up for our virtual Gun Violence News Summit, which takes place on Tuesday, April 6. Join Kyle, the Olivers, and industry leaders from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Trace, The Guardian, and others to determine a path forward in the face of never-ending gun violence and mass shootings.
Episode 137 - Mayor Christine Hunschofsky Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund are honored to have as our guest, Mayor Christine Hunschofsky. Christine serves as the mayor of the city. She currently resides in district 2. She also serves on the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Broward County School Board Oversight committee. Additionally she is a member of the Parkland Friends of the Library, Broward Pap Corps, Parkland Woman's Club and serves on the advisory board for Jacob's Shoes. Christine was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to Parkland, Florida with her family in May of 2000. Christine is a graduate from Babson College with a Masters degree in Business Administration and a recipient of the Ernst and Young Accounting Award. Additionally she is a graduate from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. Christine also attended Boston Latin School, the oldest public school in America, for junior high and high school. Since moving to Parkland, Christine has been very active in the Community. She has served on the board of the Parkland/Coconut Creek MOMS Club, the Meadow Run HOA, Mary Help of Christians Parish Pastoral Council and the Mary Help of Christians Women's Club. Additionally she served on the Parkland Education Advisory Board for seven years and covered the Parkland commission meetings for Parkland Life Magazine for 10 years. Note: We dedicate this episode in remembrance of the fourteen students and three staff members killed at Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14, 2018: Alyssa Alhadeff, 14; Scott Beigel, 35; Martin Duque, 14; Nicholas Dworet, 17; Aaron Feis, 37; Jaime Guttenberg, 14; Chris Hixon, 49; Luke Hoyer, 15; Cara Loughran, 14; Gina Montalto, 14; Joaquin Oliver, 17; Alaina Petty, 14; Meadow Pollack, 18; Helena Ramsay, 17; Alex Schachter, 14; Carmen Schentrup, 16; and Peter Wang, 15. The Curiosity Hour Podcast is hosted and produced by Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund. Please visit our website for more information: thecuriosityhourpodcast.com The Curiosity Hour Podcast is listener supported! To donate, click here: thecuriosityhourpodcast.com/donate/ Please visit this page for information where you can listen to our podcast: thecuriosityhourpodcast.com/listen/ Disclaimers: The Curiosity Hour Podcast may contain content not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion advised. The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are solely those of the guest(s). These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of The Curiosity Hour Podcast. This podcast may contain explicit language.
In the days after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018 that killed 17 people and launched a nationwide student movement, filmmakers Emily Taguchi and Jake Lefferman embedded with students and families whose lives were forever transformed. They include senior David Hogg, who recorded his class during the attack and became the face of the Never Again movement; freshman Brooke Harrison, who was in the first classroom under attack; Sam Zeif, a senior who was locked down in the same building, texting with his little brother and unsure if they would ever see each other again; Andrew Pollack, the father of 18- year-old Meadow, who was killed after being shot nine times; and the loved ones of 17-year-old Joaquin Oliver, including his parents Manuel and Patricia, girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez, and best friend Dillon McCooty. The filmmakers developed trusting relationships with these students and families, who opened their doors during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and followed their private journeys as they rose to challenge the nation to end gun violence. Weaving together candid, in-depth interviews, vérité footage, and personal videos, the film chronicles moments both intimate and defining – from the quiet hours of grief and reflection, to those of political awakening, and onto milestones on the public stage – creating a moving portrait of one community's crusade to turn tragedy into progress. Co-directors Emily Taguchi and Jake Lefferman join us to talk about developing the relationships with the students, parents and community that made their intimate, wrenching and hopeful film possible. For news and updates go to: afterparklandmovie.com Nationwide Day of Conversation screenings on February 12 to commemorate the second anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Over 100 cities to participate in one-night Demand Film screenings with community partners to turn tragedy into progress. Find a screening near you: afterparklandmovie.com/screenings
En esta edición especial de Conclusiones hablamos con los protagonistas de los recientes tiroteos: dos víctimas de esa crisis. Manuel Oliver, el padre de Joaquin Oliver, uno de los estudiantes que murió en el tiroteo masivo de Parkland, Florida y Sergio Rozenblat, el padre de Alexandra Rozenblat, una estudiante que sobrevivió al tiroteo de Parkland. Mientras esperaba que su hija saliera de la escuela fue testigo de primera mano del indescriptible terror que causan los tiroteos masivos desde entonces decidió que ningún otro padre debía experimentar el miedo y la realidad de perder a un hijo a causa de la violencia armada.Para conocer sobre cómo CNN protege la privacidad de su audiencia, visite CNN.com/privacidad
En esta edición especial de Conclusiones hablamos con los protagonistas de los recientes tiroteos: dos víctimas de esa crisis. Manuel Oliver, el padre de Joaquin Oliver, uno de los estudiantes que murió en el tiroteo masivo de Parkland, Florida y Sergio Rozenblat, el padre de Alexandra Rozenblat, una estudiante que sobrevivió al tiroteo de Parkland. Mientras esperaba que su hija saliera de la escuela fue testigo de primera mano del indescriptible terror que causan los tiroteos masivos desde entonces decidió que ningún otro padre debía experimentar el miedo y la realidad de perder a un hijo a causa de la violencia armada.Para conocer sobre cómo CNN protege la privacidad de su audiencia, visite CNN.com/privacidad
On The Gist, a look at the worst arguments in the debate over abortion. In the interview, After Parkland follows the lives of those affected by the Parkland shooting. That includes Tori Gonzalez, who lost her boyfriend, Joaquin Oliver, to the tragedy. Gonzalez is on The Gist alongside documentary filmmakers Emily Taguchi and Jake Lefferman to discuss the making of the film, useful ways to talk about the event, and how she continues to cope with her loss. In the Spiel, why the idea of impeaching president Trump is just like riding a motorcycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On The Gist, a look at the worst arguments in the debate over abortion. In the interview, After Parkland follows the lives of those affected by the Parkland shooting. That includes Tori Gonzalez, who lost her boyfriend, Joaquin Oliver, to the tragedy. Gonzalez is on The Gist alongside documentary filmmakers Emily Taguchi and Jake Lefferman to discuss the making of the film, useful ways to talk about the event, and how she continues to cope with her loss. In the Spiel, why the idea of impeaching president Trump is just like riding a motorcycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Steve Harvey Morning discusses how shooting victim, Joaquin Oliver, was buried in Dwayne Wade's Jersey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
In a milestone episode that happens to follow a horrible tragedy, Andrew talks about and shares the story of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and of the heroes of that day the teachers and staff who did what they could and put their lives on the line to save their students. This episode is part 1 of a 2-part story on the heated gun control debate in America. The 2nd part will be on next week’s episode 26. This episode is dedicated to the victims and their names are listed below. Alyssa Alhadeff (14), Scott Beigel (35), Martin Duque Anguiano (14), Nicholas Dworet (17), Aaron Feis (37), Jamie Guttenberg (14), Chris Hixon (49), Luke Hoyer (15), Cara Loughran (14), Gina Montalto (14), Joaquin Oliver (17), Alaina Petty (14), Meadow Pollack (18), Helena Ramsay (17), Alex Schachter (14), Carmen Schentrup (16), Peter Wang (15) Join Us On the Road to Infinity War Only on Patreon! Subscribe on iTunes! Subscribe on Podbean! Get us on Stitcher!Listen on Spotify! Like The Puhr Report on Facebook! Follow The Puhr Report on Twitter! Follow The Puhr Report on Instagram!