Columbine & Them & You & Me & Everybody

Reunion with our previous guest, Michelle Porter (Columbine High School survivor), who presents and discusses with us the book she wrote, about fellow survivors who went on to become teachers, like herself. Her book is available on open access : https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mono/10.4324/9781003567240/children-survived-school-shooting-chose-teach-michelle-markert-porter?context=ubx&refId=7dff7865-f8ed-432d-8f9f-52cf83102bd7

This episode is a tribute to Pat Tomlin (brother of John Tomlin) who was a guest of our podcast, and passed away in January. His sister Ashley (also a previous guest) shares about him and his journey. Just before the 26th anniversary of the Columbine tragedy, she reflects on loss, love, and life.

Rest in peace, Pat!

In the lead up to the 25th anniversary of the Columbine tragedy, previous guests Paula Reed, Michelle Markert Porter, Chad Laughlin, Randy Brown, and Alex Dooley, gather at a roundtable. Two young high schoolers join the discussion. We are happy to hold and share this space for dialogue.

For our last bonus episode, the kids send their messages to the world. Let's hear from them!

Eric Estling is the managing director at the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding. For our last episode, we wanted to invite him into the conversation. He shares about his journey, work and hopes.

Crystal, a junior at Columbine in 1999, is one of the library survivors. She shares her story.

NB: This is the third and final part of our three-part episode with Crystal.

Crystal, a junior at Columbine in 1999, is one of the library survivors. She shares her story.

NB: This is the second part of our three-part episode with Crystal.

Crystal, a junior at Columbine in 1999, is one of the library survivors. She shares her story.

Let's hear from the kids about life on Earth and happiness!

Chad Laughlin was a senior at Columbine in 1999, and the best childhood friend of one of the perpetrators. He shares his story.