In this new episode, David interviews long-time activist and gun safety advocate, Karen Fischer. They discuss everything from the increase in gun violence, to mental health, to social media, to legislation, and end with hope and what can be done. They also discuss the racial implications and how gun violence is affecting communities of color disproportionately.

Show Notes:

Interview with Karen Fischer: 7:10

https://momsdemandaction.org/

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-marks-25-years-since-worst-mass-shooting-2021-04-28/

"American Carnage"

https://www.amazon.com/American-Carnage-Shattering-Myths-Violence/dp/1684812054/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3FH0LAZFP7ENR&keywords=american+carnage&qid=1693447492&sprefix=american+carn%2Caps%2C803&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

"Fight Like a Mother"

https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Like-Mother-Shannon-Watts-audiobook/dp/B07PJT5G4X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VP1HO9KDAPUA&keywords=fight+like+a+mother&qid=1693447552&sprefix=Fight+like+a+mother%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-1

Suicide rates:

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2013/05/24/suicides-account-for-most-gun-deaths/

David is joined by justice advocate and NYU Psychology Professor, Dr. Lauren Mims, to discuss the SCOTUS's latest decision to strike down affirmative action in higher education. The two discuss what the decision both means and doesn't mean, what most people don't understand about how affirmative action works overall, and how everyone can still do their part to ensure higher education moves toward inclusion and equity.

Dr. Mims also shares more about her career, her time in the White House, and much, much more!

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@drlaurenmims

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David and John-Mark finish their discussion on accountability by giving some honest thoughts on where the presidential race might be headed as far as racial issues go.

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David gives some quick thoughts on Disney's new live action interpretation of "The Little Mermaid."

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David is joined by his friend of fifteen years, Brittany Osborne, for an in-depth conversation on justice and advocacy. Brittany shares how the last three to five years have shaped her views, what changes she's made in her life, and much, much more. Then, Brittany shares about her decision to become a foster parent and opens up about how the overall system is deeply misunderstood, what justice issues inform foster care, and what it takes to get involved.

Show Notes:

7:00 - how advocacy is shaped

34:00- Foster care

"The Body Keeps the Score"

https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=616991171471&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9008704&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9817955438492161389&hvtargid=kwd-6817364741&hydadcr=24634_13611738&keywords=the+body+keeps+score&qid=1685625494&sr=8-1

"My Grandmother's Hands"

https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3P80OT9VLOS5E&keywords=my+grandmother%27s+hands&qid=1685625646&sprefix=my+gran%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1

"Fostered"

https://www.amazon.com/Fostered-Womans-Powerful-Finding-through/dp/1087750970/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D1WPI8CLO6ZU&keywords=fostered+tori+hope+peterson&qid=1685625691&sprefix=fostered%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1

"Reframing Foster Care"

https://www.amazon.com/Reframing-Foster-Care-Filtering-Parenting/dp/1625860951/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MXA6Z4GK4PQM&keywords=reframing+foster+care&qid=1685625744&sprefix=reframing+fos%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

"Foster the Family"

https://www.amazon.com/Foster-Family-Encouragement-Practical-Christian/dp/1540901866/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=foster+the+family&qid=1685625784&sprefix=foster+the+%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1

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David shares some "well-informed, non-expert" thoughts on whats happening, or not happening, with gun violence in America.

https://www.patreon.com/raciallyspeaking

https://www.nraila.org/articles/20230320/tennessee-pro-gun-bills-progress-anti-gun-bills-fail

https://momsdemandaction.org/

David and John-Mark discuss the implications of Florida's proposed Bill 999, which seeks to eliminate all things DEI on college campuses. They also discuss the recent firing of Dr. Sam Joeckel from Palm Beach Atlantic University, as well as the role Christians should play (or not play) in speaking out about legislation and education.

11: 26 - STOP WOKE ACT and Bill 999

49:16 - The firing of Professor Sam Joeckel from Palm Beach Atlantic

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