Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Colorado’s history of mass shootings

Colorado has a long history of high-profile mass shootings: King Soopers grocery store in Boulder on Monday, Columbine High School in 1999, the Aurora movie theater in 2012.

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By Madeleine Brand • Mar 23, 2021 • 51m Listen

Colorado has a long history of high-profile mass shootings: King Soopers grocery store in Boulder on Monday, Columbine High School in 1999, the Aurora movie theater in 2012. Colorado has more mass shootings per capita than all but four states, according to a 2019 analysis by the Denver Post.

As these shootings take place, it’s a grave reminder of the need to invest in preventative infrastructure, such as a system where concerned parties can report their observations, and trained professionals can assess threats. That’s all according to Susan Payne, a former law enforcement officer and founder of Colorado’s Safe2Tell program.

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Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Angie Perrin
Producer, Press Play
Michell Eloy
Former Producer/Line Editor, Press Play

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Colorado’s history of mass shootings

Colorado has a long history of high-profile mass shootings: King Soopers grocery store in Boulder on Monday, Columbine High School in 1999, the Aurora movie theater in 2012.

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In this episode

States need reporting system to flag potential mass shooting incidents, says former Colorado law enforcement officer

AstraZeneca’s efficacy results may have included old info, federal health officials say

How likely will a tsunami hit Malibu, Long Beach, or other parts of Southern California?

What ‘It’s a Sin,’ ‘Pose,’ and other TV shows have historically taught the world about HIV/AIDS

Maurizio Marchini went viral for his balcony singing. A year later, he yearns for in-person performances

In this episode

States need reporting system to flag potential mass shooting incidents, says former Colorado law enforcement officer

AstraZeneca’s efficacy results may have included old info, federal health officials say

How likely will a tsunami hit Malibu, Long Beach, or other parts of Southern California?

What ‘It’s a Sin,’ ‘Pose,’ and other TV shows have historically taught the world about HIV/AIDS

Maurizio Marchini went viral for his balcony singing. A year later, he yearns for in-person performances

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Colorado’s history of mass shootings

Colorado has a long history of high-profile mass shootings: King Soopers grocery store in Boulder on Monday, Columbine High School in 1999, the Aurora movie theater in 2012.

Share

In this episode

States need reporting system to flag potential mass shooting incidents, says former Colorado law enforcement officer

AstraZeneca’s efficacy results may have included old info, federal health officials say

How likely will a tsunami hit Malibu, Long Beach, or other parts of Southern California?

What ‘It’s a Sin,’ ‘Pose,’ and other TV shows have historically taught the world about HIV/AIDS

Maurizio Marchini went viral for his balcony singing. A year later, he yearns for in-person performances

In this episode

States need reporting system to flag potential mass shooting incidents, says former Colorado law enforcement officer

AstraZeneca’s efficacy results may have included old info, federal health officials say

How likely will a tsunami hit Malibu, Long Beach, or other parts of Southern California?

What ‘It’s a Sin,’ ‘Pose,’ and other TV shows have historically taught the world about HIV/AIDS

Maurizio Marchini went viral for his balcony singing. A year later, he yearns for in-person performances