Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave just launched their new series Guns in America, and this opener changes everything. 62% of gun deaths are suicides—mostly rural men and veterans. They cut through the noise with clear statistics, personal stories, and a sharp look at mental health, poverty, and community support. No partisan talking points. Just the conversation the country actually needs right now..

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Trigger Warning – Guns in America series begins
• (00:52) Introduction – Setting the stage
• (02:51) Cultural Perspectives – Why Americans see guns so differently
• (03:59) Shocking Statistics – The public health reality
• (04:39) Personal Gun Stories – Jerremy and Dave open up
• (06:51) Defense & Hobby – Legit reasons people own firearms
• (13:25) Mental Health Crisis – The real link to gun deaths
• (23:19) Legal Landscape – Current regs and loopholes
• (30:54) Single-Shot Rifle Debate – Wild ideas that resurface
• (31:41) Chris Rock’s Classic Bit – Comedy meets policy
• (32:08) Bullet Prices as Deterrent – The $10,000 bullet theory
• (34:18) Community Violence Intervention – What actually works in cities
• (35:42) Poverty & Crime – The connection no one wants to say out loud
• (38:04) Gun Education Gap – Why training matters more than bans
• (50:50) International Gun Laws – What other countries do (and don’t do)
• (56:50) Root Causes Exposed – It’s not what cable news screams about
• (58:35) Final Thoughts – Where the series goes next

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