May 25, 2022
Who does the Second Amendment protect? In this episode, we trace its racist roots and learn why a former firearms executive blames the gun industry for sowing fear, division, and maybe even anarchy in our country.
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Let’s talk about what’s killing us, the stuff that’s hard to comprehend and getting worse every day. Join host Stephanie Wittels Wachs, as she confronts massive epidemics with humanity, wit, and a quest for progress.
Season 3 is out now. This season we dive into the gun violence epidemic in America and answer the question of how to live more safely in a country full of guns.
Explore our resource guide to find a list of organizations that are here to help you navigate different types of gun violence.
While Season 1 chronicled the opioid crisis in America, Season 2 delves into the growing suicide rate, telling real stories, talking to experts, and asking everyone along the way, “How did we get here, and what could we have done differently?”
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Host:
Stephanie Wittels Wachs
Supervising Producer:
Jackie Danziger
Associate Producers:
Giulia Hjort
Claire Jones
Technical Director:
Kegan Zema
Executive Producers:
Jessica Cordova Kramer
Stephanie Wittels Wachs
Music:
Hannis Brown
