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Stop the Killing is not merely a podcast; it's a transformative movement aimed at empowering individuals to become proactive participants in ensuring community safety. Hosted by Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI's Active Shooter program, a seasoned expert in the field of mass shooting prevention and Sarah Ferris, award winning Podcaster, we offer our audience not just stories, but actionable advice and cutting-edge research. Our content aims to transform the fearful and overwhelmed into the empowered and informed, enabling them to contribute effectively to violence prevention in their communities. The rational value lies in the practical knowledge and solutions provided, the emotional value in the empowerment and reduced anxiety from feeling equipped to make a difference, and the social value in being part of a larger community of like-minded individuals advocating for positive change. Through real-life stories, expert insights, and guidance on actionable steps, listeners will experience a profound transformation in their approach to community safety.
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Breaking News: Supreme Court Upholds Domestic Violence Gun Ban
SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE
Breaking News: Supreme Court Upholds Domestic Violence Gun Ban
Introduction: In this exclusive episode for our Apple and Patreon subscribers, host Katherine Schweit provides a special update on the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case of US vs. Rahimi. This pivotal decision addresses the legality of banning firearms for individuals with domestic violence protection orders.
Summary of Key Topics Covered:
Overview of the US vs. Rahimi case and its implications.
Explanation of the Supreme Court's 8-1 ruling in favor of maintaining the 1994 ban on firearms for individuals with domestic violence protection orders.
Historical context and background of the 1994 law.
Detailed discussion of the case, including the defendant's actions and the legal arguments presented.
Insights from Chief Justice's opinion on the case.
Statistics on gun sales blocked due to domestic violence protection orders.
The broader impact of the ruling on gun control and public safety.
Katherine Schweit: Former head of the FBI's Active Shooter Program and an expert in mass shooting prevention. Katherine shares her expert analysis on the Supreme Court's decision and its significance.
Episode Highlights with Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction and episode theme.
[00:53] Overview of the US vs. Rahimi case.
[01:14] Supreme Court's ruling and its significance.
[01:40] Background of the 1994 law and its implications.
[02:25] Chief Justice's opinion and key excerpts.
[04:00] Detailed case discussion and defendant's actions.
[06:42] Statistics on gun sales blocked due to domestic violence protection orders.
[07:17] The impact of domestic violence on gun violence.
[08:25] Broader implications of the ruling for gun control and public safety.
[09:00] Conclusion and calls to action.
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Katherine Schweit's TEDx Talk
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