Poetically Speaking

Gun Violence, part 2 (ft. Alani Vargas, Chicago native)


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TW/CW: discussions of gun violence and death

In Episode 8 of Poetically Speaking (and part 2 of the gun violence series), hosts Kendall Wack and Eliana Horning—and special guest, Alani Vargas—discuss the logistical and social aspects of gun violence in the United States.

Poetry mentioned in this episode:

  • Self-Portrait as Milk Hare in Active Shooter Alert by Traci Brimhall (https://crazyhorse.cofc.edu/featured/self-portrait-as-milk-hare-in-active-shooter-alert/)
  • Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • https://www.npr.org/2022/07/21/1112214346/american-gun-violence-has-immense-costs-beyond-the-death-toll-new-studies-find
    • You can find a list of our gun violence resources and activist suggestions here

      You can find Alani on Instagram and Twitter at @alanimv

      You can find Eliana on Instagram at @deadlyiridescence and Kendall at @hopelesspoetesse. 

      For more information on the Madwoman Collective, see here: or find us on Instagram and Tiktok at @madwomancollective.

      Music creds: Optimistic / Inspirational by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

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