Topic: Gun Violence

Gun Violence comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from May 2014 to July 2020.

May 2014 July 2020

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Angela J. Davis | Policing The Black Man, Arbitrary Justice, & A Broken System
• 48:08 - 50:38

Angela J. Davis | Policing The Black Man, Arbitrary Justice, & A Broken System

Intra-racial Crime and the Black Lives Matter Movement

Addressing the conservative critique regarding "black on black crime," Professor Davis notes that most crime in a segregated society is intra-racial. She argues that the need for violence prevention and gun control in all communities does not diminish the specific importance of the Black Lives Matter movement. The focus remains on state-sanctioned violence and the lack of accountability for police officers.

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THC 108: Lon Milo DuQuette | Understanding Magik, Tarot, & The Universe
• 1:20:43 - 1:23:49

THC 108: Lon Milo DuQuette | Understanding Magik, Tarot, & The Universe

I'm Scared by Lon Milo Duquette

The episode concludes with a song by Lon Milo Duquette titled "I'm Scared," which addresses the psychology behind gun violence and social paranoia. The lyrics satirize a wide range of modern fears, including fear of immigrants, technology, government agencies, and social change. The song concludes that the protagonist carries a gun not out of malice, but as a direct result of overwhelming cowardice and perceived powerlessness.

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