Daniel Webster On Reducing Gun Violence In America

Published: June 6, 2014, 8 p.m.

Guns and gun policy can often be a source of heated debate. But how often are we basing these discussions on real facts and research? After a debate with friends, Nina realized that she had little factual knowledge on the subject and was basing claims on morals. anecdotes and political bias. Our latest episode features Dr. Daniel Webster, Director of the Center For Gun Policy and Research at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Dr. Webster discusses how these conversations on whether guns should be banned or not are harming good gun policy progress and points out the kinds of research that have been most helpful in reducing gun violence. Yet another example of how bad communication can harm public health progress! Please check out www.publichealthunited.org for show links.