The Megyn Kelly Show

The Reality of Biology, and Sussmann Found NOT Guilty, with Andrew Sullivan and Robert Gouveia | Ep. 332

May 31, 2022
Andrew Sullivan, a British-American journalist and author, discusses urgent issues surrounding gun violence and mental health, highlighting the societal implications of tragedies like the Uvalde shooting. He emphasizes the importance of fathers and critiques law enforcement responses. Legal expert Robert Gouveia analyses the not guilty verdict for Michael Sussmann, revealing the case's failures and political ramifications. They also navigate the controversial topic of transgender athletes in sports, stressing the need for balanced discourse amid complex gender identity discussions.
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ANECDOTE

Sullivan's Despair

  • Andrew Sullivan, an immigrant, struggles to understand America's gun culture.
  • He expresses despair over repeated school shootings and the easy access to AR-15s.
INSIGHT

Gun Control Futility

  • Semi-automatic handguns and AR-15s inflict similar damage in the same timeframe.
  • An AR-15 ban won't significantly reduce school shootings due to their prevalence and the ease of handgun modifications.
INSIGHT

Fathers and Red Flags

  • Red flag laws could help prevent school shootings by identifying troubled young men.
  • The absence of fathers is a significant factor contributing to social ills, including gun violence.
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