Guns Unpacked

Jennifer Carlson
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Guns Unpacked

Hosted by sociologist, MacArthur Fellow and Director of Arizona State University's Center for the Study of Guns in Society Jennifer Carlson, this podcast features the latest, cutting-edge social science research on all things gun-related--from gun culture to gun trauma.

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  1. Dr. Jesenia Pizarro on New Frontiers in Gun Homicide Research

    2月1日

    Dr. Jesenia Pizarro on New Frontiers in Gun Homicide Research

    Dr. Jesenia Pizarro joins us in this episode of Guns Unpacked to dive into the complex dynamics of gun homicide. Dr. Pizarro is an ASU professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, a member of the Homicide Research Working Group, and a board member and recently elected President of the Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms. This episode explores her perspectives on gun violence, especially gun homicide and intimate partner violence, from a transdisciplinary perspective. Learn more about Dr. Pizarro and her extensive expertise in firearms violence here.

    46 分钟
  2. Dr. Samantha Simon on Police Academies and the Politics of Force

    1月1日

    Dr. Samantha Simon on Police Academies and the Politics of Force

    In this episode of Guns Unpacked, Dr. Samantha Simon, an Assistant Professor in the School of Government and Public Policy and the School of Sociology, joins us from the University of Arizona. Dr. Simon discusses her new book Before the Badge: How Academy Training Shapes Police Violence, which examines the effects of police training on officers. She also discusses her experiences while researching for the book, a year-long process of ethnographic fieldwork at four police training academies. You can purchase her book Before the Badge from the ASU CSGS "Books for a Better Gun Debate" bookshelf on bookshop.org.

    56 分钟
  3. Dr. David Yamane on Bridging Gun Divides

    2024/12/01

    Dr. David Yamane on Bridging Gun Divides

    In this episode of Guns Unpacked, we are joined by Dr. David Yamane, a sociology professor at Wake Forest University, to discuss his book, Gun Curious: A Liberal Professor's Surprising Journey Inside America's Gun Culture. Dr. Yamane shares his journey into gun studies and becoming a gun owner as a lifelong liberal. He explains the evolution of gun culture, its contemporary focus on self-defense, and what the future may hold. We also explore his experiences navigating gun debates from various perspectives and his thoughts on bridging the conversation between opposing camps. You can purchase his book Gun Curious from the ASU CSGS "Books for a Better Gun Debate" bookshelf on bookshop.org.

    49 分钟
  4. Dr. Alexandra Filindra on Guns, Citizenship & Democracy

    2024/11/01

    Dr. Alexandra Filindra on Guns, Citizenship & Democracy

    Dr. Alexandra Filindra, associate professor of political science and psychology at the University of Illinois in Chicago, joins us to discuss her new book, Race, Rights, and Rifles: The Origins of the NRA and Contemporary Gun Culture. Dr. Filindra examines the NRA's beginnings and how ideologies of citizenship intersect with support for guns . She explains how historical links between militia service, political rights, and social exclusion evolved into contemporary beliefs that animate gun ownership today. We also explore the contrasting “inclusive civic republicanism” mindset, which values diversity, community service, and reducing militarism. You can purchase her book Race, Rights, and Rifles from the CSGS "Books for a Better Gun Debate" bookshelf on bookshop.org.

    50 分钟
  5. Dr. Kendell Coker on Guns, Trauma & Inequality

    2024/10/01

    Dr. Kendell Coker on Guns, Trauma & Inequality

    In this episode of Guns Unpacked, we are joined by Dr. Coker, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Connecticut College. We discuss his research on the intersections of mental health, gun violence, and community trauma, particularly among African American youth. He also explains the need to focus on the root causes of gun violence, the importance of community involvement in research, and the importance of changing how universities work with communities affected by gun violence. Dr. Coker currently is the co-editor of the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, a journal of the American Psychological Association, and welcomes research on topics related to guns and gun violence.

    50 分钟
  6. Dr. Curtis Austin on the Politics of Self-Defense and the Black Panther Party

    2024/08/30

    Dr. Curtis Austin on the Politics of Self-Defense and the Black Panther Party

    In this episode of the Guns Unpacked podcast, we are joined by Dr. Curtis Austin, an associate professor in the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at Arizona State University. Dr. Austin discusses his book Up Against the Wall, which examines the origins and legacy of the Black Panther Party and the complex dynamics of race, violence, self-defense, and power in the US. He also discusses the FBI COINTELPRO program, the tactics deployed against the Black Panthers, the ongoing impact on contemporary political discourse, and the San Francisco 8. You can learn more about his work here and purchase his book through the ASU Center for the Study on Guns in Society's "Books for a Better Gun Debate" Shelf at Bookshop.org.

    1 小时 13 分钟
  7. Dr. Andrew McKevitt on Thinking Globally about American Gun Markets & Gun Politics

    2024/08/30

    Dr. Andrew McKevitt on Thinking Globally about American Gun Markets & Gun Politics

    In this episode of Guns Unpacked, we are joined by Dr. Drew McKevitt, the John D. Winters Endowed Professor of History at Louisiana Tech University, to discuss his recent book Gun Country: Gun Capitalism, Culture and Control in Cold War America. Dr. McKevitt examines the connections between gun culture and capitalism, extending back to post-WWII geopolitics, that contribute to contemporary gun politics. Dr. McKevitt also clarifies the global implications of gun violence, reframing gun violence as a humanitarian issue and addressing the root causes of gun violence. You can learn more about his work at https://andrewcmckevitt.com/ and purchase his book through the ASU Center for the Study on Guns in Society's "Books for a Better Gun Debate" Shelf at Bookshop.org.

    57 分钟
  8. Dr. Amy Cooter on the American Militia Movement

    2024/08/30

    Dr. Amy Cooter on the American Militia Movement

    In this episode of Guns Unpacked, we are joined by Dr. Amy Cooter, the Director of Research academic development and innovation at the Center on Terrorism, Extremism and Counterterrorism at the Middlebury Institute, to talk about her recent book Nostalgia, Nationalism and the US Militia Movement. Dr. Cooter discusses the militia movement, its political significance, and the role of firearms training. She also explores the links between conspiracism and white supremacy, especially the impact of social media and cultural stereotypes. Dr. Cooter emphasizes the role of nostalgia and masculinity for militia members and its ability in unifying conservative factions and the complexities involved with addressing militia activities. You can learn more about her work at https://www.amycooter.com/ and purchase her book through the ASU Center for the Study on Guns in Society's "Books for a Better Gun Debate" Shelf at Bookshop.org.

    51 分钟

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Hosted by sociologist, MacArthur Fellow and Director of Arizona State University's Center for the Study of Guns in Society Jennifer Carlson, this podcast features the latest, cutting-edge social science research on all things gun-related--from gun culture to gun trauma.

信息

  • 创作者
    Jennifer Carlson
  • 活跃年份
    2024年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    9
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © Jennifer Carlson 2022
  • 节目网站
    Guns Unpacked

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