

Can Threat Assessment Stop Mass Shootings?
Oct 31, 2023
Mark Follman, national affairs editor at Mother Jones, discusses the ineffectiveness of mental health interventions and red flags in preventing mass shootings. The podcast explores the limitations of a mental health evaluation and highlights the need for effective solutions, such as threat assessment teams and red flag laws. It also touches on the controversy surrounding gun control and introduces the podcast 'The Gun Machine'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Ineffectiveness of Yellow Flag Laws in Preventing Mass Shootings
01:34 • 2min
Searching for Effective Solutions to Mass Shootings
03:41 • 3min
The Limitations of Mental Health Evaluations in Preventing Mass Shootings
06:24 • 8min
Support for Independent Journalism and Introduction to 'The Gun Machine' Podcast
14:28 • 2min
Implementing a Threat Assessment Team and Behavioral Intervention
16:48 • 10min
The Controversy of Gun Control and the Gun Industry in America
26:23 • 2min