So here we are, another week and we have not 1, not 2, but 3…3 more mass shootings in this country. I cannot begin to express my frustration about this topic considering we literally just covered this topic a few episodes ago! But we refuse to just let these shootings deter us from trying to engage our listeners and the country in a way that breaks the cycle of outrage, polarization, and back into inaction again.
So why do we keep falling into this cycle? Because instead of talking about what is really the cause of mass shootings we get caught up in arguing on Facebook or the media about gun control, conspiracy theories like false flag events, racism, Donald Trump being the anti-christ, etc. All this does is cue the same cycle of arguing and inaction which is exactly why we are in this mess and it must stop.
For this very important and emotional episode, Michael and Bill discuss the role of political rhetoric as the main culprit in mass shootings and how it is pushing mentally unstable and marginalized people into action. We also dive into the recent comments by Mayor Pete that mass shootings are more about displaced anger and frustration with a government that only serves the special interest groups and donor classes.
So help us change the dynamics of how we discuss these shootings!
As always I am joined in the studio by the Armchair QB himself Bill Reed. Catch this.and every episode of Gray Matters Radio at graymattersradio.org and all major podcasting platforms. Gray Matters Radio is a proud member of The Reporters Network family of podcasts
