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Braving the Gun Divide | Mark Beckwith & Wilk Wilkinson with Ciaran O'Connor
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Braving the Gun Divide | Mark Beckwith & Wilk Wilkinson with Ciaran O'Connor

The Braver Angels Podcast · John Wood Jr., Ciaran O'Connor

July 5, 202250m 1s

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Show Notes

As the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court weigh in on gun rights and gun safety, Americans remain bitterly divided on the right to bear arms. Is it possible to bridge this divide on the level of shared values? What can we learn from one another's lived experiences that influence our thoughts and feelings about deadly weapons? What are the tradeoffs between gun rights and public health, and how do we navigate them as fellow Americans? Ciaran O'Connor convenes Mark Beckwith, a longtime gun safety activist, and Wilk Wilkinson, a strong gun rights proponent, for a passionate, emotional conversation. Mark and Wilk don't see eye to eye, but they do see each others' hearts. This discussion is a testament to what's possible when we speak fully, freely, and without fear—with charity for all and malice toward none. Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor