
Today, Explained Let’s vent about guns
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Jun 3, 2022 Joining the discussion is Dr. Megan Ranney, a practicing emergency physician and academic dean at Brown University, specializing in firearm injury prevention. She addresses the rising gun violence anxiety gripping America, particularly among parents worried about their children’s safety. The conversation highlights the alarming increase in gun fatalities among kids and contrasts U.S. policies with those of countries like Switzerland, which boasts lower rates of gun violence through stringent regulations and community efforts. A call for collective action rings clear.
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A Parent's Fear
- Tanika from Westchester, NY, tearfully dropped her four-year-old off at daycare.
- She expressed feeling overwhelmed by the current world and questioning what to do.
Hopelessness and Anger
- Carter Nall, 22, from Indiana, expressed feeling hopeless and angry about gun violence.
- They've been politically active since the Sandy Hook shooting and advocate for change.
Emotional Toll on Teachers
- A Philadelphia teacher described the emotional toll of active shooter drills.
- They also shared the fear and worry their students carry due to these drills.

