Radio Gag - The Gays Against Guns Show

Responding to the #CoronavirusOutbreak with compassion and community. Parallels between the gun violence epidemic and COVID-19. Lessons from the AIDS crisis. With host Paul Rowley, GAGer Sonni Mun and Cathy Marino Thomas, and music by Sing Out Louise.

Allan J. Lichtman, the author of Repeal the Second Amendment: The Case for a Safer America, talks about the history and intent of the “right to bear arms” amendment. It was never meant to authorize people to own their own guns. So how did the NRA twist the 2nd to keep guns in the hands of individuals -- benefiting the gun industry, their lobbyists, and the politicians on their payroll? With host Virginia Vitzthum and music by Sing Out Louise.

WBAI’s Linda Perry introduces this special episode, which includes perspectives on school lockdown drills and the latest in gun violence prevention news. In memoriam: Parkland shooting survivor Sydney Aiello, age 19. With hosts Sarah Germain Lily and Sean Stefanic, and music by Sing Out Louise.

From 2016-2020, the seven studios with films nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars collectively contributed $4.2 million to candidates who also received money from the NRA. We're partnering with Guns Down America to urge the studios to stop donating to NRA-backed candidates, lobby Congress on gun reform, and support survivors and gun violence intervention programs. In memoriam: Samuel Reynolds, age 16,  who was killed in Arlington, TX. With host Ti Cersley, GAGer Ken Kidd, and music by Sing Out Louise.

We continue to honor gun violence survivors, including Antonius Wiriadjaja who shares his story. In memoriam: April Ireland and her three children Jason, Bryson, and Caroline, who were killed in a murder-suicide by husband/father Michael Ireland in Vanceboro, North Carolina. With hosts Brendan Wright and Mary Ellen Novak, and music by Sing Out Louise.

We talked with Dequann Stanley and two teen members of Save Our Streets (S.O.S.) about how they use the innovative Cure Violence approach to make Brooklyn safer. In memoriam: Lavon "Boo" Walker, age 30, a S.O.S. founder who was killed in Miami in 2016. We also report on the latest gun violence prevention news. With hosts Virginia Vitzthum and Loretta Chan, and music by Sing Out Louise.

Gun Violence Survivors Week is coming up in February --  Julvonnia McDowell of Everytown for Gun Safety talks about how to get involved . In memoriam: Alyssa Alhadeff, age 14, who was killed at Marjory Stoneman High School in 2018. With hosts Mary Ellen Novak and Cathy Marino Thomas, and music by Sing Out Louise.

We talk to Kim Parker Russell from Women's March about the significance of the march and how it's a catalyst for the work that happens all year. In memoriam: Dustin Parker, age 25, a trans man killed in McAlester, OK. With hosts Cathy Marino Thomas and Paul Rowley, and music by Sing Out Louise.

How will stronger gun laws protect the lives of women, especially those who are shot by domestic abusers? We talk about the Violence Against Women Act and Elizabeth Warren’s gun control plan. In memoriam: Christina Franklin, age 27, who was killed in front of her children at a daycare center in Las Vegas in 2016. With hosts Virginia Vitzthum and Paul Rowley, and music by Sing Out Louise.

So many victories! We report on the progress we made in 2019 and the latest  gun violence prevention news. In Memoriam: Victoria Leigh Soto, age 27,  a teacher killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.  With host Sarah Germain Lily, GAGer Brendan Wright, and music by Sing Out Louise.

We look back at our favorite activist moments of this year. With host Ti Cersley and music by Sing Out Louise.

We report on a busy week of gun violence prevention activism, including our visit to Mitch McConnell and the impeachment hearings in D.C. In Memoriam: Vincent Kapoi Jr.,age 30, killed in Pearl Harbor. With hosts Cathy Marino Thomas and Brendan Wright, and music by Sing Out Louise.

How can art inspire people to end gun violence? Manuel Oliver, GUAC: My Son, My Hero. In memoriam: Kiki Fantroy, age 21, a trans woman killed in Miami. Help us continue to bring you the latest in gun violence news by making a monthly recurring donation in the name of RADIO GAG: wbai.org/baibuddy With host Ti Cersley, and music by Sing Out Louise.

The latest in gun violence prevention news, plus what we're doing to raise awareness about the epidemic of violence against trans people, especially trans women of color. In memoriam: We read the names of trans people who have been killed since the beginning of 2019. Help us end gun violence by supporting WBAI in the name of Radio GAG! Text "WBAI" to: 41444 to make a donation. With GAGers Ti Cersley, Sarah Germain Lily, and Brendan Wright, and music by Sing Out Louise.

We're back on the air! In Memoriam: Jordan Cofer, age 22, a trans man killed in Dayton, Ohio. Help us continue to end gun violence by supporting WBAI in the name of Radio GAG! Text "WBAI" to: 41444 to make a donation. With hosts Ti Cersley and Paul Rowley, and music by Sing Out Louise.

We’re heading to D.C. for the National Rally this week! Pamela Bosley, who lost her son to gun violence, tells us how the rally is coming together. In Memoriam: Ja'Leyah-Jamar Berryman, a black trans woman killed in Kansas City. Plus, the latest news on gun safety legislation. With hosts Cathy Marino Thomas and Josh Tjaden, and music by Sing Out Louise.

How does religion shape our ideas on which lives matter and why? Guest Brett Krutzsch talks about his new book "Dying to Be Normal: Gay Martyrs & the Transformation of American Sexual Politics.” In Memoriam: Bailey Reeves, age 17, a trans woman killed in Baltimore. Plus the latest GVP news. With host Paul Rowley, and music by Sing Out Louise.

We talk about our #WellsFarNO campaign to educate the public on Wells Fargo’s banking relationships with gun manufacturers and the NRA.  Sonni Mun(Moms Demand Action) reports on the encouraging momentum in GVP, especially from businesses pushing for gun safety and research, and discouraging open carry.  In Memoriam: Bee Love Slater, age 23, a transgender woman killed in Florida. With GAGers Ti Cersly, Sarah Germain Lily, and Ken Kidd. Music by Sing Out Louise.

We debunk popular myths around gun violence and rights in the U.S. In Memoriam: Leila Hernandez, age 15, who was killed in Odessa, TX. Plus the latest in GVP news. With hosts Sarah Germain Lily and Ti Cersley, and music by Sing Out Louise.

We interview a gun owner about his interest in firearms. In Memoriam: Javier Amir Rodriguez, age 15, who was killed in El Paso. Plus, the latest gun violence prevention news. With hosts Sarah Germain Lily and Jake Tolan, and music by Sing Out Louise.