Abby Johnson sits down with Columbine survivor Evan Todd to discuss his survival story, why he supports arming teachers and his stance on the chaos unfolding in our schools. Listen to this powerful episode of "Politely Rude."
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Feb 2026
From Fragile Beginnings to Unshakable Faith: The Story of a Brother Who Changed Lives in the Darkest Places
In this deeply moving episode, Abby sits down with Élisabeth Nguyen to hear the personal story of her brother, Cardinal Nguyễn Văn Thuận — a man whose life began as a fragile miracle and grew into a powerful witness of faith.From surviving childhood in a time when many did not, t ... Show More
43m 12s
Jan 2026
The Life That Almost Wasn’t: Lauren Eden’s Miraculous Story of Faith, Fear, and the Choice That Changed Everything
Lauren Eden shares a story few could imagine — how her life was almost ended before it began, and how a series of courageous choices, faith, and divine timing changed everything. From her mother’s desperate moments to her father’s relentless determination, this is a story about m ... Show More
41m 4s
Jan 2026
How a Hidden Struggle Nearly Destroyed Our Marriage: A Wife’s Story of Betrayal and Healing
On her 10-year anniversary, Billie Fox learned a truth that shattered everything she believed about her marriage. In this deeply honest episode, Billie shares how her husband’s confession exposed a hidden struggle, forced her to confront betrayal, anger, and forgiveness, and ulti ... Show More
43m 20s
Mar 2021
ICYMI - Stoneman Douglas Students on Grief, Gun Reform and the March for Our Lives
In 2018, survivors of the school shooting in Parkland, FL, recounted their real-time reactions to the tragedy and gave their takes on what can be done about America's gun violence problem.
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16m 47s
Jun 2022
Sound On: Gun Control, Ukraine and Tom Cruise
Frank DeAngelis, Former Principal of Columbine High School, discusses President Biden's gun control speech and the legacy of preventing school shooting.
Daniel Fried, Former Ambassador to Poland, discusses the 100th day in Russia's war on Ukraine.
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38m 16s
May 2022
How to not give up on gun control
Vox’s Marin Cogan, who lived through a school shooting herself, explains why she hasn’t given up on a solution to our gun problem yet.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Victoria Chamberlin edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Efim Sha ... Show More
26m 6s
Jun 2022
Uvalde Mayor Talks Of “Missteps” In School Shooting Probe
After two weeks of grieving in Uvalde, a teacher wounded in the school massacre is speaking out. He is slamming police as cowards in a chilling new account of the attack. Also tonight, the actor and Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey is making an impassioned appeal for gun reform, ... Show More
40m 5s
Aug 2025
LEMON DROP | THIS IS A CRISIS! Another School Shooting
Don sits down with Mike Nellis for a candid conversation about the state of America in this moment, including the horrific school shooting in Minneapolis that has shaken the nation. Together, they unpack the tragedy, the response, and what it says about where we are and where we ... Show More
31m 40s