Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Mass Shootings and Terrorism, and Restricting Ammunition
In October, Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom released a proposed ballot initiative that includes new restrictions on the sale of ammunition. And, we’ll get an update on the much-ballyhooed “War on Christmas.”
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenThe FBI announced earlier today that the shooting in San Bernardino is being investigated “as an act of terrorism.” The attacks killed 14 people and wounded 21 on Wednesday at the Inland Regional Center. How does this change the conversation about this mass shooting?
And, the attackers in San Bernardino had over 6,000 rounds of ammunition in their house and in their car. In October, Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom released a proposed ballot initiative to strengthen gun laws in California that includes new restrictions on the sale of ammunition.
Next, it’s a total grab bag at the movies this weekend. Our critics join us, as they do every Friday, to discuss the week’s new releases.
Finally, for those of you who celebrate Christmas, do you say the word anymore? Are you wishing friends happy “holidays”? Are your kids getting ready to go on “winter” break? Maybe you’re an unwitting casualty in the “War on Christmas.”
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5 storiesMass Shootings and Terrorism
The FBI announced earlier today that the shooting in San Bernardino is being investigated “as an act of terrorism.” The attacks killed 14 people and wounded 21 on Wednesday at the Inland Regional Center. How does this change the conversation about this mass shooting?
Read the story8 minRestricting Ammunition
The attackers in San Bernardino had over 6,000 rounds of ammunition in their house and in their car. In October, Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom released a proposed ballot initiative to strengthen gun laws in California that includes new restrictions on the sale of ammunition.
Read the story8 minRachel Kushner's 57
A short story in last week’s New Yorker magazine is fiction, but reads like a slice of real life in Los Angeles. It follows a homeless man who gets released from jail and then ends up arrested again the same day.
Read the story8 minFilm Roundup: 'Macbeth,' 'Chi-Raq,' and More
It is a total grab bag at the movies this weekend. Our critics join us to discuss the week’s new releases.
Read the story14 minThe War on Christmas
For those of you who celebrate Christmas, do you say the word anymore? Are you wishing friends happy “holidays”? Are your kids getting ready to go on “winter” break? Maybe you’re an unwitting casualty in the “War on Christmas.”
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