Episode 52 - In the Trenches with Karen Fischer

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/