gun-violence

This is not a discussion any parent wants to have with their kids. We don't even wanna think about it but think about it we must. Our kids have a unique issue that we did not have.

They must be prepared for school shootings, mass attacks, and gun violence in a way that we never did. I hate that we even have to talk about this, but. We have to do this because it is incumbent on us to bring these issues out into the open so that parents can have these discussions. 

Joining our host Melanie Cole, MS for this critical conversation is Dr. Lois Lee, she's an attending pediatric emergency medicine physician at Boston Children's Hospital and an associate professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine at Harvard Medical.

In this episode, Melanie and Dr. Lee discuss the humbling statistics of gun-based deaths, teen suicide, how to discuss safe gun storage with your child's friends' parents, and teaching kids to be aware and alert to what they see on social media.

On Thursday October 1st, 2015, 26-year-old Chris Mercer-Harper entered Umpqua Community College in Oregon - wearing body armor and armed with five handguns and an assault rifle - and murdered nine people in cold blood, leaving at least nine more injured and destroying the lives of countless families.

Following the shooting Barack Obama and the political establishment wasted little time in calling for increased gun control - willfully unaware that these gun free zones are a magnet for violence regardless of weapon availability. Stefan Molyneux is pissed off – and breaks down the facts while deconstructing the usual media narrative and focusing a spotlight on the true root of this problem.

For many decades, two main reproductive strategies have been recognized by biologists - this is referred to as r/K Selection Theory. When you look at humanity through the lens of reproduction strategies – things quickly begin snapping into place and a battle for genetic survival is revealed.

In the area of public discourse, these two survival strategies battle for ultimate supremacy. In the latest installment of the controversial Gene Wars series, Stefan Molyneux analyses various political positions and attitudes – including how they are shaped and explained through r/K Selection Theory.

Vester Lee Flanagan, known professionally as Bryce Williams, was identified as the suspect in the on-air shooting that left WDBJ-TV journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward dead in Roanoke, Virginia. The horrific on-air shooting has drawn comparisons to the Dylann Roof and the Charleston church shooting after excerpts from Flanagan's manifesto cited it as his motivation. Despite Flanagan's history of racially charged interactions and him stating that he desired to further the "race war" the media's reaction has been interesting. Stefan Molyneux is pissed off about Bryce Williams and The Virginia Shooting.

In the aftermath of the Charleston Church Shooting by Dylann Roof - something just didn't feel right. Then last night, I had the strangest dream which helped put things into perspective.

Nine people are dead after a shooting that occurred on Wednesday at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. The congregation, established in 1816, is one of the oldest African American churches in the United States.

Gunman Dylann Roof told the worshipers, "I have to do it. You rape our women and you’re taking over our country and you have to go."

One woman was specifically spared as Roof said, “I'm not going to shoot you because I want you to tell everyone what happened.”

Authorities believe that Roof acted alone – but as we’ll soon discuss, no mass murderer truly acts alone.

Roof has now been charged with nine counts of murder and has reportedly confessed to carrying out the shootings. In discussions with investigators, he said: “I wanted to start a race war, but almost didn’t go through with it because everyone was so nice.”

On Saturday, Dylann Roof’s personal website “The Last Rhodesian” was discovered. The website featured additional photographs and a 2,500-word manifesto which explained his motivations.

What is the truth about Dylann Roof?

Nine people are dead after shooting which occurred 9pm on Wednesday at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. The congregation, established in 1816, is one of the oldest African American churches in the United States.

Gunman Dylann Roof was attending a bible study meeting at the church and told the worshipers, "I have to do it. You rape our women and you’re taking over our country and you have to go."

Stefan Molyneux examines the news story, what is known about Dylann Roof, how this incident could have been prevented, incomprehensible parenting, false rape statistics, violence in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe, the call for gun control, the danger of SSRIs and a plea for an honest conversation about race in America.

How is it possible to be positive and enthusiastic given all of the bad news around the world? Stefan Molyneux looks at some of the incredibly positive news and trends which show ways the world is getting better. Includes a look at: violent crime, assault, property crime, gun crime, violence against children, life expectancy, infant mortality and much much more!