

How Can The US Better Respond To The Cycle Of School Shootings?
May 27, 2022
Author Colum McCann and security expert Lee Keylock discuss the complexity of gun rights and control in the wake of school shootings, emphasizing the role of empathy and storytelling to address underlying issues. They reflect on the grief and unity needed after tragic events like Sandy Hook, confronting conspiracy theories that perpetuate pain. The impact and psychology of school shootings are explored, advocating for stronger human connections to prevent such tragedies while questioning societal attachment to gun ownership.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Reflecting on School Shootings, Grief, and the Importance of Unity
04:47 • 3min
Reflecting on the Continued Pain of Sandy Hook and Confronting Conspiracy Theories
07:28 • 2min
Understanding the Impact and Psychology of School Shootings in the US
09:20 • 3min
Exploring Motivations for Gun Ownership and Seeking Solutions to Gun Violence
12:22 • 3min