Nerdy Girls Live: Gun Violence in America: Facts, Myths, and Solutions
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America.
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Nerdy Girls Live: Gun Violence in America: Facts, Myths, and Solutions
Hosted by:
- Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave
- Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science
➡️ Hello and Introductions (00:00-02:09)
➡️ Why is gun violence considered a public health crisis? (2:10-3:37)
➡️ How big is the gun violence problem in America? (3:38-7:47)
➡️ What are some other impacts of gun violence that go beyond deaths/injuries - like mental health? (7:48-10:17)
➡️ What are some factors that contribute to high rates of gun violence in the US? (10:18-14:11)
➡️ What are some of the biggest myths and misconceptions about gun violence? (14:12-19:52)
➡️ What can we do to be part of the solution? (19:56-26:26)
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