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I interviewed senior news writer and founding staffer at The Trace, Jennifer Mascia on the recent shootings in California, and what’s going wrong with gun regulations in the US. Then, I spoke with the President of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Thema Bryant on how to identify individuals who are prone to committing acts of domestic terrorism, as well as how affected communities can heal from gun violence.  

Content Advisory: Mentions of various types of gun violence and suicide.