Beyond the NRA: Why School Shootings Have Become a "Reality" (and How We Fix It)
APR 30, 202660 MIN
Beyond the NRA: Why School Shootings Have Become a "Reality" (and How We Fix It)
APR 30, 202660 MIN
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What happens when the "standard" solutions to gun violence stop working?Live from Jamie's List, Jamie Patricof sits down with Manuel "Manny" Oliver, the father of Parkland victim Joaquin Oliver and the creator of the powerful one-man show, GUAC. In a conversation that goes far beyond the typical NRA debate, Manny explains why school shootings have become a "normalized" fact of American life and how we can use art to "slip the culture" and force real change. Proof of Impact: 19.9 Million Visits Manny’s "unconventional" activism is already cracking the code. His Roblox gaming experience, designed to teach kids about preventing gun violence rather than participating in it, has reached a staggering 19.9 million visits. This is art that doesn't just ask for change—it builds it. In this episode, we discuss:• Beyond the NRA: Why the 400 million guns in America mean the problem is bigger than any one lobby. • The "Reality" of Drills: How we’ve forced children to adapt to a broken system while politicians hide under tables. • Slipping the Culture: Why theater and art can reach people that activists and lawmakers can't. • The "Shield": The unique legal protection the gun industry holds and how to crack it. • The One Simple Fix: Manny’s top priority for "Safe Storage" and why it shouldn't be a partizan issue. "I am not a victim. I am a father. And this is a conversation that every American should have." — Manny Oliver Only members of Jamie's List get to join live on Zoom for exclusive access during conversations like this one. Apply here → https://www.jamieslist.com/upgrade