The Gist Parades, Churches, Super Bowls and Guns
Feb 15, 2024
The podcast explores the American tendency to find meaning based on shooter's motivations and tactics, discussing shootings at Joel Osteen's megachurch and the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl Parade. They also talk about far-right terrorism in America, replacing bad habits, counter-terrorism challenges, and ethical conundrums such as the trolley problem. The profitability of chicken wings as appetizers or entrees and the impact of underwater noises on marine life are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Inaccurate news coverage, red flag laws, and comparing mass shootings
02:54 • 5min
Replacing Bad Habits & Underground Railroad
07:35 • 5min
Complex Issues: Counter-Terrorism, Gun Culture, and White Supremacy
12:11 • 15min
The Pessimistic and Optimistic Perspectives on Terrorism
27:09 • 6min
Ethical Conundrums, Chicken Wings, and Profit Maximization in Restaurants
33:23 • 5min
High Risk and Return of Chicken Wings, Impact of Underwater Noises on Marine Life
38:10 • 4min