Hollywood is the wokest place on earth in every other area of social responsibility, but when it comes to the unbridled romanticization of gun violence – crickets.
In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, John Oliver discusses the push for more police in schools and whether they are the answer to our school safety issues, or a new problem altogether.
The latest wave of mass shootings in America has led Republican lawmakers to suggest solutions that involve everything but actual gun control.
John Oliver takes a look at why “stand your ground” laws were created, who they protect, and, crucially, who they don’t.
John Oliver discusses the way the NRA not only works to prevent gun control, they work to prevent an informed discussion about gun control.
NRA TV’s Colion Noir joins Bill to discuss America’s gun obsession.
Chris Rock brings his critically acclaimed brand of social commentary-themed humor to this 1999 standup comedy presentation from HBO.
“…I have, gradually, come to think that there is something truly admirable in a country that codifies the responsibility for self defense. Pity it doesn’t make use of it.”
Australian comedian Jim Jefferies breaks down the absurdity of America’s obsession with guns in his Netflix special BARE (2014)
The American city of Seattle and the Canadian city of Vancouver have similar populations, economies, and crime rates, except for the rates of murder and assault by handguns.