Red, Blue, and Brady

May 29 2024 234 ep. 38 mins 178
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Welcome to a unique podcast experience! Red, Blue, and Brady, brought to you by one of the oldest gun violence prevention organizations, delves into current events and personal stories, unraveling America's firearm crisis. Join hosts JJ and Kelly as they engage survivors, activists, academics, politicians, and more in insightful, occasionally humorous discussions. Explore our nation's enduring gun culture, its consequences, and the collaborative efforts of Brady and its allies to combat gun violence.

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Kenzo's Legacy: A Father's Fight for Gun Safety and Activism

May 29 2024 44 mins  
Send us a textOn May 29, 1994, the Dix family's life was irrevocably altered when Kenzo, a beloved and vibrant fifteen-year-old, was tragically shot and killed by a friend playing with an unsecured firearm. In this episode, hosts Kelly and JJ delve into this heart-wrenching story with Griffin Dix, Kenzo's father, through excerpts from his poignant book, "Who Killed Kenzo: The Loss

Bridging Policy and Compassion With the White House's Quest for Gun Violence Prevention

Mar 29 2024 53 mins  
Send us a textJoin us for an insightful discussion uncovering the impactful efforts of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. RBB hosts Kelly and JJ are joined by Brady President Kris Brown, along with Deputy Directors Greg Jackson and Rob Wilcox. Together, we analyze the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, delve into challenges surrounding victim compensation and legisla

The Iron River: Gun Trafficking, Mexico, and Violence

Feb 16 2024 52 mins  
Send us a textAward-winning journalist and author Ioan Grillo brings us face-to-face with the consequences of US gun policies on our southern neighbor in a discussion about his book "Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartels." As Grillo unfolds how arms trafficking fuels the fires of gang and cartel violence in Mexico, we come to understand the stark contrast between Mexi

Saving Young Lives through Conversations on Guns and Mental Health

Jan 26 2024 39 mins  
Send us a textAmid the heavy burden of today's societal pressures – from the lingering effects of the pandemic to the omnipresent weight of social media – our youth are wading through unprecedented mental health challenges. In today's podcast, we sit with Dr. Kurt Michael (Senior Clinical Director) from The Jed Foundation (JED), diving into the urgent topic of youth firearm sui

A Survivor and Educator on the Need for Gun Violence Prevention Advocacy

Jan 05 2024 42 mins  
Send us a textWhen Jonathan Brocco, a school administrator, got involved in gun violence prevention, it was after a mass shooting rocked his school community — one of his students had lost a brother in the 2018 Waffle House mass shooting. Sadly, soon Jonathan would be directly impacted, when his father Charlie passed from firearm suicide in February of 2019.In the wake of that co

Youth, Fear, and Firearms in the Streets of Brooklyn

Jan 05 2024 43 mins  
Send us a textUncover the hidden layers of New York City's youth gun culture with the Center for Justice Innovations' Basaime Spate (a Community Based Research Coordinator), Javonte Alexander (a Senior Research Associate), and Elise White (Interim Senior Director of Research and Policy), who, along with Rachel Swaner (Research Director), created the groundbreaking report, "Two Batt

Decoding the Second Amendment: A Journey Through History and its Impact on the Law Today

Dec 22 2023 36 mins  
Send us a textIn his latest book, Armed Citizens: The Road from Ancient Rome to the Second Amendment​, Dr. Noah Shusterman posits how the question isn't the existence of the right to bear arms, but rather, about determining the specific individuals or groups entitled to bear arms. With host JJ, Dr. Shusterman details how, during the American Revolution, Americans needed to, and d

Childhood Trauma, Gun Violence, and the Fight for Safe Spaces

Dec 13 2023 40 mins  
Send us a textWhat if we told you that the key to preventing gun violence in youth lies not just in legislation, but also in acknowledging and addressing the root causes of trauma? Kelly and JJ sit down with Dr. Sonali Rajan , President of the Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms (and also, as you'll learn, about a million other things!). Our conversation or

The Bodies Keep Coming: Dr. Williams' Insight on Gun Violence and Health Inequity

Nov 22 2023 42 mins  
Send us a textKelly and JJ tackle the harsh realities of gun violence, health inequity, and trauma surgery with our extraordinary guest, Dr. Brian Williams. Dr. Williams offers a unique perspective on these gripping matters, drawn from his personal experiences as a trauma surgeon in safety net hospitals. Together we discuss what led to Dr. William's writing his book " The Bodies Ke

Navigating the Landscape of Gun Ownership, Culture, and Reform

Oct 20 2023 43 mins  
Send us a textWhen it comes to talking about "gun culture" in the US, it's time challenge our understanding and reshape the discourse. This week. hosts Kelly and JJ sat down with with David Joy, a North Carolina native, award-winning novelist, and gun owner. This episode is a deep dive into how some folks form a collective relationship with firearms, a connection rooted in hunting