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    The Tragic Mathematics of Gun Violence

    Congress has not passed a gun-regulation bill since 1994 — five years before Columbine. Will last week's gun rampage in California make a difference?

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    By Warren Olney • May 30, 2014 • 51m Listen

    Congress has not passed a gun-regulation bill since 1994 — five years before Columbine -- despite support for some restrictions even in Red States devoted to Second Amendment protections. Will last week's gun rampage in California make a difference? Also, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki meets with President Obama and resigns. On today's Talking Point, will bioelectronics replace the drug industry?

    Banner image: People sign the large signing boards with each victims name, put up by the Pardell Student Center, located across the street from the IV Deli in Isla Vista, California. Photo courtesy of Jason Groman

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Mike Kessler

      freelance journalist

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