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The mental health toll of gun violence in America

Season 2026 Episode 88 | 6m 30s

Gun violence continues to impact communities across the country daily. Many don't make the news, but create lifelong consequences for victims, their families and even entire neighborhoods. The normalization of shootings has created a persistent public health crisis. William Brangham discussed the toll with Dr. Emmy Betz, director of the Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative.

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