Batya Ungar-Sargon | Journalist & Author | 09-15-25

Journalist & Author Batya Ungar-Sargon calls in to discuss the narrative of political violence in the U.S. following the assassination of Charlie Kirk last week. Batya argues against the portrayal of equal violence from both political sides, citing examples like the assassination attempt on Governor Shapiro and the January 6th Capitol riot. She also touches upon media bias, specifically the persistent labeling of certain events as insurrections. Gun control is addressed, stressing that the responsible gun owners are often on one side of the political spectrum. Towards the end, Batya delve into the implications of a potential victory for Zohran Mamdani in New York, reflecting on local and national security concerns.

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