gun control

98. Dr. Ravi Chandra on mental health, gun culture, and compassion

As you all know I have been keen on discussing the importance of mental health in today’s society.  Today, I chat with a returning guest, Dr. Ravi Chandra on the importance of mental health in society, but particularly the stigma of mental health in Asian Americans. We also delve into the psyche of the gun culture in America and the need for us to ask ourselves some difficult questions.

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55. Teens on why they Walkout

On March 14, 2018, one month after the shooting in Parkland, FL, over 3000 Walkouts took place around the world.  For 17 minutes students walked out of their classrooms to honor the 17 lives that were lost in the brutal shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

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23. Emil Praslick, US Army first class sergeant, on gun culture in America

Emil Prazlick , retired sergeant first class in the US Army and rifle coach of the United States Army Marksmanship Unit was kind enough to sit down with me and discuss the highly controversial topic of gun culture in America. We discuss his expertise in marksmanship and the skills it takes to become a top marksman. We also delve into pro and anti gun viewpoints. I have the utmost respect for Emil and appreciate his service to this country as well as the work he has accomplished with the US Army Marksmanship Unit. Although I have strong opinions on gun regulation, we find common ground in the desire for all gun owners to be safe and responsible.  This episode was recorded several weeks ago before any recent gun controversies.

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10. Bruce Richards, look down under koalas

I sit down with my new Aussie friend on board a cruise ship and we discuss the country of Australia. We chat about the outback, dying coral reefs, kicking kangaroos, and gun control.  As we are on board a cruise ship, please excuse any audio issues we experienced.

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