On The Gist, this weekend's mass shooters had different motives. It won't do to draw lessons from just one of them. In the interview, Amherst College professor Austin Sarat wants to enlist gun owners themselves in the fight for firearm regulation. "48 percent of gun owners favor a ban on assault weapons," he says, citing the Pew Research Center. The problem ... Show More
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Sadie Dingfelder: "You Cannot Be Burned by Wind Alone"
Today on The Gist, we look at the complex racial and political dynamics surrounding a newly redistricted congressional seat in Florida. Then, journalist Sadie Dingfelder returns for another edition of "Is It Bullshit" to break down the myth of windburn, tracing the science back t ... Show More
30m 8s
Jun 16
Michael Schur: "It Is Funny to Watch Fans Turn Themselves Inside Out to Try to Hold on to Something That No Longer Exists"
Today on The Gist, a look into the local New York controversy surrounding Mayor Zoran Mamdani's initiative to stream World Cup and NBA Finals games on Link NYC kiosks. Then, television writer-producer Michael Schur and veteran sports columnist Joe Posnanski return for the conclus ... Show More
29m 58s
Jun 15
Joe Posnanski: "Life Is Lonely, and Sports Provides a Community"
Today on The Gist, sorting through the deluge of "freedom" branding in modern politics. Then, television writer-producer Michael Schur and veteran sports columnist Joe Posnanski join the show to discuss their new book, Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful S ... Show More
40m 37s
Jun 2022
When and how can America stop the mass shootings?
<p>On 14 May, a white gunman in body armour killed 10 black shoppers and workers at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. Ten days later, an attacker shot dead 19 students and their two teachers in their classrooms at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.</p>
<p>Then, on 1 June, ... Show More
21m 19s
Jan 2023
Remembering The Dark Days Of Gun Rights; A Shooter's New Year Plan; Serious Talk About Defensive Guns: Gun Talk Radio | 01.01.23 Hour 1
In This Hour: -- Tom adds perspective for those who haven't been in the gun rights fight for 50 years as he has. The future looks bright, but there's a lot of work left to do. -- What to do in 2023? Buy guns, train, practice, become an instructor, become and effective advocate ... Show More
43m 57s
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.
Bloomberg Politics Contributors ... Show More
38m 16s