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Scott Charles, a trauma outreach manager at Temple University Hospital, joins hosts Kelly and JJ to share about his own experiences with gun violence and the impact it's had on his role in preventative care. We delve into the importance of personal narratives and the power they hold in humanizing statistics related to firearm injuries, while also uncovering the raw reality of the trauma bay, revealing its stark contrast to the dramatized portrayal often seen in mainstream media. Scott introduces us to the Cradle to Grave program, an initiative designed to educate young people about the harsh medical realities of firearm injuries.

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Further reading:
‘Where is the outrage ... from everyone?’ The story behind this Temple trauma surgeon’s tweet. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Dying is Easy: Cradle 2 Grave (the Philadelphia Citizen)
These 11 Temple University violence reduction programs are enhancing safety in Philadelphia (Temple University)
Temple University Hospital's trauma advocates work to expand program to help gun violence victims (ABC)'
One man's mission to prevent gun deaths – one lock at a time (Metro)

Further reading:
‘Where is the outrage ... from everyone?’ The story behind this Temple trauma surgeon’s tweet. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Dying is Easy: Cradle 2 Grave (the Philadelphia Citizen)
These 11 Temple University violence reduction programs are enhancing safety in Philadelphia (Temple University)
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After his mother, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, was killed in the Mother Emanuel AME church shooting in 2015, Chris Singleton became a beacon of resilience and unity in the face of unthinkable tragedy. His story of losing his mother in a horrific hate crime and then transforming that unimaginable pain into a life dedicated to combating gun violence and racism is both heartbreaking and awe-inspiring. As he takes us on his journey from a grieving teenager to an impassioned advocate, Chris’s reflections on his mother’s unyielding support during his baseball games and his desire emphasizing love over hate and recognizing our shared humanity above our differences is marked with humor and kindness.

You can find Chris' books, including his most recent "Stories Behind Stances," here.  

Further reading:
5 Years After Charleston Church Massacre, What Have We Learned? (NPR)
'Hate Crime': A Mass Killing at a Historic Church (the Atlantic)
What Forgiveness Means Nearly 5 Years After Emanuel AME Church Mass Shooting (WBUR)
Buffalo slayings hit close to home for former baseball player 900 miles away (NPR)
Chris Singleton ‘Changed His Mission’ When A White Supremacist Killed His Mother In Charleston Church Shooting (the Village Celebration)
Remembering the Mother Emanuel Nine eight years later (WLTX)

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Are you ready to challenge long-held beliefs? Brace yourself as we take a hard look at the deeply ingrained myths of gun violence, with Devin Hughes, the founder and president of GVPedia, a nonprofit that specializes in gun violence research. Together we unpack and challenge the notion that defensive gun use is widespread and beneficial to society, trace back the origins of the myth "an armed society is a polite society" to the  science fiction from which it came, and we dissect the inherent lethality of guns and the dangers of using this flawed narrative to shape public opinion and policy.

You can find GVPedia's substack here.

Further reading:
The NRA’s Biggest Back-to-School Sale: The Safety of Our Children (Armed with Reason)
GVPedia explains...Defensive Gun Use (GVPedia)
Debunking Myths the Gun Lobby Perpetuates Following Mass Shootings (CAP)
Guns in the Home Don't Make Us Safer (Colorado Ceasefire)
Countering the gun lobby's firehose of falsehood (the Hill)
The Defensive Gun Use Lie and the Gun Lobby’s Firehose of Falsehood (Armed with Reason)
Is an Armed Society a Polite Society? (Armed with Reason)

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Gun violence has tragically become the leading cause of death amongst children in the United States. We explore this alarming reality with our esteemed guest, Dr. Chethan Sathya, Director of Northwell Health Center for Gun Violence Prevention. Together, we unravel the proactive steps the healthcare sector is taking to protect our most vulnerable, using tools such as judgement free screenings and surveys. Through learning how best to talk about a topic often deemed "taboo," healthcare workers are playing an active role in advocating for gun violence prevention and creating safer environments for patients.

Further reading:
Stop filling our Trauma Centers with your thoughts and prayers. (#ThisIsOurLane)
How Doctors Suffer from America's Gun Violence Problem (Time)
Gun Violence and Its Impact on Healthcare (Penn Medicine)
"I’m tired of telling parents their child died of a bullet wound. I’m tired of saying “we tried everything during surgery, but we couldn’t save your baby.'” (Dr. Chethan Sathya)
Doctors and hospitals can help prevent gun deaths. Here’s how. (AAMC)

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Gun violence takes a massive toll on the US healthcare system and medical professionals. To discuss how, hosts Kelly and JJ were joined by Dr. Christine Petrin and Dr. Babak Sarani, who shed light on this pressing issue. Together, we delve into the emotional and physical ramifications, illustrating the stark reality through a heartbreaking story of a patient who suffered gunshot wounds on multiple occasions. 

We also underline the cruciality of discussing safe gun storage and usage, proving that advocating for gun control isn't the only answer. Shifting the narrative, Dr. Petrin and Dr. Sarani open up about their journey to create a firearm curriculum for medical professionals, and how important it is for health care providers and patients to be able to speak about firearms and firearm safety.

Further reading:
Gun Violence Prevention strives to create a safer and healthier community by reducing the incidence of gun violence and its impact on individuals, families, and society as a whole. (Doctors for America)
Stop filling our Trauma Centers with your thoughts and prayers. (#ThisIsOurLane)
#ThisIsOurLane — Firearm Safety as Health Care’s Highway (the New England Journal of Medicine)
This Is Our Lane: Mobilizing the Medical Community (Brady)
Doctors and hospitals can help prevent gun deaths. (Association of American Medical Colleges)
How Doctors Suffer from America's Gun Violence Problem (Time)

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Actress and activist Piper Perabo joins to highlight the unique power of storytelling and narrative as a tool for organizing and bringing about change. Together, we discuss Piper's passion for promoting safe storage on film and television sets, as well as how fighting for gun violence prevention is itself an intersectional act. From sharing safety concerns with families to sparking conversations around firearm safety, join Piper and hosts Kelly and JJ as we explore the influence of media, the importance of safety consciousness, and the potential for positive change.

Further reading:
Hollywood Actors, Directors, Creators Discuss Gun Safety (Brady)
Gun Guidelines for the Media (Hollywood Health and Society)
'Yellowstone' and Hollywood's Quiet Pivot to Showing Gun Safety Onscreen (the Ankler)
Adam Brody, Piper Perabo and More Call for Less Gun Violence on Screen at White House Roundtable: ‘Hollywood Has Been Due for a Reckoning’ (Variety)
Wrap Roundtable: Adam Brody Calls Out Onscreen Gun Violence as Big Part of the Problem – ‘American as Apple Pie’ (the Wrap)
Law & Order: SVU Changed the TV Landscape. It Also Changed How People Think About Sexual Assault (Time)

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Actress, podcaster, and activist Caitlin McHugh Stamos joined hosts Kelly and JJ to discuss social good campaigns, gun safety in entertainment, and the power of language - all with an eye on our shared responsibility to tackle gun violence. We dissected the role of entertainment in shaping societal norms, particularly with respect to gun use, as well as role of emotions in decision-making and how it could be harnessed for the cause of gun safety.

Further reading:
How Can I Help? (How Can I Help Podcast)
Hollywood Actors, Directors, Creators Discuss Gun Safety (Brady)
Gun Guidelines for the Media (Hollywood Health and Society)
Please give mothers what we really want for Mother’s Day #PhoneCallsNotFlowers (CaitlinSkyBound)
Why moms are 'leading the charge' and asking for gun reform this Mother's Day (Yahoo!News)
'Yellowstone' and Hollywood's Quiet Pivot to Showing Gun Safety Onscreen (the Ankler)
 House Roundtable: ‘Hollywood Has Been Due for a Reckoning’ (Variety)

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Writer, producer, and director Matt Nix (True Lies, the Good Guys, Burn Notice) shares his unique perspective on the Show Your Safety campaign, and how Hollywood can be a change-driver by encapsulating messages of responsible gun ownership within captivating (and realistic) storylines. With JJ, Matt breaks down how crafting narratives on responsible gun ownership and gun safety messages isn't impossible, how more folks want a John Wick gun safe than you might think, and how storytelling isn't hampered with a fight for social good.

Further reading:
Hollywood Actors, Directors, Creators Discuss Gun Safety (Brady)
Gun Guidelines for the Media (Hollywood Health and Society)
Brady Organization Calls On Hollywood To Examine Onscreen Gun Violence; Hundreds Of Writers, Producers & Directors Sign Pledge (Deadline)
'Yellowstone' and Hollywood's Quiet Pivot to Showing Gun Safety Onscreen (the Ankler)
 House Roundtable: ‘Hollywood Has Been Due for a Reckoning’ (Variety)

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Meet Caitlin McEuth-Damos, the vibrant host of the podcast 'How Can I Help,' who firmly believes that if you've got a platform, you've got the ability to change the world. Join our conversation as Caitlin passionately shares her journey into advocacy and activism, all sparked by a keen desire to tackle the issue of gun violence. She highlights the importance of responsible gun laws and dives into the mixed responses she's received. Yet, Caitlin bravely stands tall, believing that it's her duty to contribute positively to the world.

Ever thought about the potent power that entertainment wields for social change? Well, we dissect that very topic in this episode. We chat about how Hollywood can contribute, shedding light on important issues like seatbelt safety, taxation, and responsible gun laws, and we touch on how the White House has even entered the conversation. With the ability to normalize positive behaviors and ignite significant discussions, we explore how entertainment is a formidable tool for change.

Lastly, we turn our attention to the burgeoning role of mothers in the gun violence prevention movement. Hear about the transformation from passive participants to more active roles in politics, and how language has become a key instrument in bridging diverse viewpoints. Caitlin emphasizes that while victims and survivors of gun violence often spearhead this fight, it's critical that those of us who haven't been directly affected step up to prevent further tragedies. So, let's get involved, get passionate, and start making change.

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How can theater become a powerful tool for activism, particularly in the fight against gun violence? Join us as we discuss this topic with our special guest, Michael Cotey, a theater director and the Artistic Director of ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence. Inspired by young people, their experiences with gun violence, and their fight for change, we explore Michael's journey of developing the project and how theater can make space for marginalized groups that often don’t have a place in mainstream American theater.

Michael shares with us the process behind ENOUGH!, where youth playwrights create stories that explore gun violence and its many impacts. We discuss the importance of engaging in deeper conversations and promoting community action through these performances, becoming an effective tool for inspiring change.

You can access a reading of the plays here, as well as join a nationwide reading.

Further reading:
Young playwrights use the theater to confront the trauma of gun violence (PBS NewsHour)
ENOUGH! Seeks Short Anti-Gun Violence Plays From Teens (American Theatre)
How Theater Is Inspiring Social Justice for the Next Generation (Backstage)
Ghost Gun confronts class and race (Chicago Reader)

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