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Will Congress Pass Gun Control? (with Rep. Mondaire Jones)

Jun 2, 2022

Mondaire Jones, a trailblazing Congressman from New York, dives deep into gun control and Supreme Court expansion. He discusses why gun violence should be labeled a public health emergency and the proposal to raise the age for purchasing assault weapons. Reflecting on the Uvalde tragedy, he addresses the need for transparency and accountability in local authorities. Jones also confronts the complexities of redistricting and the political landscape, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to ensure civil rights and safety.

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Mondaire Jones

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Exploring Age Restrictions for Assault Weapon Purchases

4min

Political Accountability and School Safety

5min

Navigating Gun Control Challenges

14min

Court Expansion and Democratic Values

10min

Votes, Rights, and Identity

4min

Navigating Identity and Politics in a Changing Landscape

18min

Call for Change: Honoring Uvalde's Victims

6min

Rep. Mondaire Jones, who represents a district just north of New York City, became one of two openly-gay Black members of Congress when he was elected in 2020. Preet speaks with Jones about his plan to expand the Supreme Court, what Congress can do about the epidemic of gun violence in America, and the surprise redistricting crisis that has thrown New York into political turmoil.

Plus, the Justice Department has announced that it will investigate the police response to the massacre in Uvalde, TX, and Congress is considering a bill that would raise the age requirement for purchasing a semi-automatic weapon.

In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Rep. Jones talks about the importance of labeling gun violence as a “public health emergency,” and what he thinks of President Biden’s student debt relief plan. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.

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