Do violent video games really lead to violent acts?

Published: Aug. 6, 2019, 10:36 p.m.

President Trump announced yesterday that we need to stop the glorification of violence in our society by substantially reducing violent video games. What is the research behind video games showing? What role do violent video games play in acts of violence like those we saw in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio? Cariole Knorr, Senior Parenting Editor from Common Sense, joins Boyd to talk about the research and how parents can identify warning signs.  Boyd Matheson, Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political happenings. Bringing an elevated conversation on the principles that drive this country and make Utah a great place to thrive and live. Listen weekdays 12:30 to 1 pm at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online, or on the app. https://kslnewsradio.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.