CNN Inside Politics Unraveling Mass Tragedies in Rhode Island and Australia
Dec 14, 2025
U.S. Senator John Ossoff, known for his advocacy on healthcare issues, joins to discuss the potential fallout of expiring ACA subsidies and the urgent need for bipartisan solutions. The podcast examines recent mass shootings in Rhode Island and Australia, exploring motives and investigative techniques with experts. Insights on the rarity of gun violence in New England and discussions around policy solutions for prevention are highlighted. Ossoff also shares his views on Trump's influence in Georgia as the political landscape shifts ahead of the 2026 campaign.
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Two Mass Shootings, Shared Trauma
- Two mass shootings occurred the same day in very different places, one at Brown University and one at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
- Both events produced community grief and intensive law enforcement investigations into motive and perpetrators.
Apprehension At A Hotel
- Brian Todd described law enforcement converging on a hotel room and taking a person of interest into custody.
- He reported officers saying, "we have a warrant for your apartment," then escorting the person to a cruiser.
Victim Status Breakdown
- Officials reported two students killed and nine injured at Brown, with one discharged and one in critical but stable condition.
- The casualty and recovery breakdown guided the immediate public updates from local officials.