Can the US end mass shootings?

Because the taking pictures in Uvalde, Texas no less than one other 17 mass shootings have already occurred in america.

Flowers, toys, and different objects to recollect the victims of the deadliest US faculty mass taking pictures ensuing within the dying of 19 youngsters and two lecturers, are seen at a memorial at Robb Elementary College in Uvalde, Texas, Could 30, 2022 [Veronica G Cardenas/Reuters]

Final week, 19 youngsters and two lecturers died throughout a mass taking pictures at an elementary faculty in Uvalde, Texas. However since then, no less than one other 17 mass shootings have already occurred in america. Within the aftermath of those incidents, the narrative at all times centres round gun management, psychological well being, and many ideas and prayers from politicians, however little to no motion. So, why is it so laborious for the US authorities to place an finish to this?

On this episode: 

Dr. James Densley social scientist, professor of felony justice, and cofounder of The Violence Undertaking, a nonprofit group that research mass shootings (@theviolencepro)

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This episode was produced by Ney Alvarez, with Negin Owliaei, Ruby Zaman, Amy Walters, Alexandra Locke, and Halla Mohieddeen in for Malika Bilal. Alex Roldan is the sound designer. Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad are the engagement producers.

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