Protect Minnesota
By Maggiy Emery
Protect MinnesotaAug 02, 2022
Maggiy E. interviews Dr. David B. Johnson, Assistant Professor of Economics, at Florida State University.
In this episode, Maggiy talks to Dr. David Blake Johnson about crime guns in the Twin Cities and how we can make sure firearms stay in the hands of safe and legal purchasers.
Dr. Johnson, Assistant Professor of Economics, earned his Ph.D. from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Johnson teaches introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics, business statistics, and MBA economics. Dr. Johnson’s research interests include labor, behavioral, and experimental economic.
Maggiy E. interviews Representative Dave Pinto, Minnesota State House District 64B.
In this episode, Maggiy talks to Dave Pinto, Minnesota State House Representative from District 64B and Ramsey County Prosecutor. They do a deep dive into gun violence prevention legislation and how to address the barriers that have prevented the passage of meaningful legislative change.
The Bruen Decision with Megan Walsh
Megan Walsh is a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota Law School.
In this episode, Jared talks to Megan Walsh from the University of Minnesota Law School, who breaks down how the Bruen decision came to be, and what we should anticipate and expect going forward as a result.
University of Minnesota Law School - https://law.umn.edu/
Jared M. interviews Martha Holton Dimick, former prosecutor and judge and one of the finalists for Hennepin County Attorney.
Jared chats with Martha Holton Dimick about her candidacy for Hennepin County Attorney in our final episode of our series on the HCA race.
To learn more about Martha's candidacy, check out marthaforhennepin.com
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act with Rep. Dean Phillips: Jared M. interviews Rep. Dean Phillips, Congressman for Minnesota's 3rd District.
Jared is joined by Rep. Dean Phillips (D, MN-3), to discuss the landmark federal legislation recently passed by President Biden - the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Rep. Phillips walks us through the details of this new federal legislation and how states will be tasked with carrying the ball forward, and how this bill addresses root causes that lead to gun violence in America.
To learn more about the BSCA, go here: https://www.murphy.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/bipartisan_safer_communities_act_one_pager.pdf
To learn more about Dean Phillips and his campaign for re-election, check out https://phillipsforcongress.org/
To learn more about "The Violence Project," check out https://www.theviolenceproject.org/
Jared M. interviews Representative Jen Schultz, current House Rep for District 7A, and DFL-endorsed candidate for Congressional District 8 in November.
Jared chats with Jen Schultz, current state rep and candidate for Congressional District 8. They discuss her candidacy, her past accomplishments, and what constituents can expect from her if they send her to Washington!
To learn more about her candidacy, check out https://www.jenschultzforcongress.com/
Maggiy E. interviews Malaika Eban, Director of Community Strategy and Christopher Mendez, Restorative Facilitator and Partnership Lead both from the Legal Rights Center.
In this episode, Maggiy talks to Legal Rights Center staff Malaika Eban and Christopher Mendez about restorative justice, holistic violence prevention, and building communities where we trust and uphold one another.
Jared M. interviews Glen Bloomstrom, Director of Faith Community Engagement for LivingWorks.
Jared chats with Glen Bloomstrom, Director of Faith Community Engagement and Trainer with LivingWorks. Jared and Glen chat about the issue of suicide in Minnesota and what we can do to best help those suffering from suicidal ideation and mental health crises.
To learn more about LivingWorks and to sign up for a suicide intervention training near you, please visit www.livingworks.net.
Jared talks to Bonnie Westlin, candidate for Senate in District 42, and one of Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund's first ever Super Star Endorsees.
Jared talks to Bonnie Westlin, candidate for Senate in District 42, and one of Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund's first ever Super Star Endorsees. To learn more about Bonnie, go to www.bonniewestlinformnsenate.com and to sign up for events, check out mobilize.us/bonniewestlinformnsenate today! To donate to Bonnie's campaign, go to https://secure.actblue.com/donate/westlinsd42.
Jared M. interviews Dr. Marc Zimmerman, Marshall H. Becker Collegiate Professor and co-Director of the Institute of Firearm Injury Prevention at the University of Michigan.
Jared is joined by Dr. Marc Zimmerman from the University of Michigan, who discusses the findings of research involving youth violence prevention and what they tell us about creating safer communities for all. To learn more about his work and about the specifics of this podcast, go here:
Jared chats with Erin Preese, candidate for House in District 57B, and one of Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund's first ever Super Star endorsees!
Erin Preese is a candidate for House in District 57B, and one of Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund's first ever Super Star endorsees. To learn more about Erin, go to erinpreese.com and to help her campaign directly, check out https://www.facebook.com/Erin4MN/events today!
Jared M. interviews Saraswati Singh, a Ramsey County Prosecutor and one of the contending candidates for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022.
In the next episode of our continuing conversations with candidates for Hennepin County Attorney, Jared sits down with Saraswati Singh to discuss her candidacy, and the issues Ms. Singh believes contribute most to gun violence.
Protect MN Season 1 Recap w Jared M.
Jared takes us back through the highlights of Season One and gives a sneak preview of what is coming up in Season Two!
Maggiy E. interviews Mary Lewis Grow an academic, administrator, longtime gun violence prevention activist, and one of the original founders of Protect Minnesota.
In this episode, Maggiy talks to Mary Lewis Grow, one of the original founders of Protect Minnesota, about the history of the gun violence prevention movement in Minnesota and how we can move forward now.
Jared M. interviews Kara and Raj discussing Restorative Practices
In this episode, Jared discusses Restorative Practices and Justice through the lens of our youth. Joining him are Kara, a researcher with the University of Minnesota, and Raj, a community activist, educator, and Professor at Metro State. Kara and Raj discuss what Restorative Practices and Justice are, what it looks like in the real world, and the need to center these practices in order for communities and individuals to heal and grow.
Jared M. interviews Rep. Ryan Winkler, House Majority Leader and candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Jared chats with Ryan Winkler, current state Representative for District 46A and House Majority Leader. Rep. Winkler is also a current candidate for Hennepin County Attorney. Jared and Ryan talk about the role of Hennepin County Attorney as it pertains to gun violence prevention efforts, and the root causes that need to be addressed (and are currently not being addressed) at the State Capitol and our communities at large. To learn more about his campaign, you can check out ryanwinkler.com.
Maggiy interviews Erin Maye Quade former representative from District 57A, and current Advocacy Director at Gender Justice, and current candidate for Minnesota State Senate.
In this episode, Maggiy talks to Erin Maye Quade about how legislators, voters, and activists can work together to build a movement to end firearm deaths and injuries in Minnesota.
Jared M. interviews Mark Meier, co-founder and Executive Director of Face It Foundation
In this episode, Jared discusses suicide prevention and mental health necessities with Mark Meier, co-founder of Face It Foundation, a Minnesota-based non-profit that provides direct services to men suffering from depression and other mental health issues. To learn more about Face It Foundation, you can check out https://www.faceitfoundation.org/
NOTE - This podcast contains the discussion of a suicide attempt. This content may be upsetting for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
Jared M. Interviews Mary Moriarty, former Chief Public Defender of Hennepin County and current candidate for Hennepin County Attorney.
In this episode, Jared discusses systemic racism and root causes of gun violence with Mary Moriarty, former Chief Public Defender of Hennepin County, and is a current candidate for Hennepin County Attorney.
Maggiy E. Interviews Senator John Marty, Minnesota State Senator from District 66
In this episode, Protect Minnesota Director of Development and Communications talks with Senator John Marty, Minnesota State Senator from District 66, about legislative leadership to reduce firearm injuries and deaths in Minnesota. Maggiy and Senator Marty discuss current gun violence prevention legislation, obstacles that stand in the way of passing such legislation, and what we as activists can do to help pass bills that will reduce gun violence.
Jared M. interviews Lori Weissman is a former attorney and advocate for gun safety, co-chair of the Gun Safety Committee of the National Council of Jewish Women - MN
In this episode, Jared sits down with Lori Weissman, a former attorney and advocate for gun safety who currently serves as co-chair of the Gun Safety Committee of the National Council of Jewish Women - MN. Lori and Jared discuss the recent uptick in anti-Semitism, attacks on synagogues with firearms, and the presence of armed guards during times of worship.
To sign up for the online townhall - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guns-safety-and-jewish-community-security-a-town-hall-conversation-tickets-253407337167?keep_tld=1
Jared M. interviews Rolf Olson, Lutheran Pastor at Richfield Lutheran Church
In this episode, Jared chats with Reverend Rolf Olson, who shares his story as a gun violence survivor and how he has become so involved in the gun violence prevention movement since the murder of his daughter, Katherine, in 2007.
Jared intervies David Chipman, Senior Policy Advisor for Gifford
In this episode, Jared sits down with David Chipman, Senior Policy Advisor to Giffords and former Alcohol, Firearms, and Tobacco (ATF) Officer, to talk about his experiences in federal law enforcement and the rise of "ghost guns" in America.
Rashmi Interviews 13 year Social Worker, Anthony
Native New Yorker, Anthony a victim of gun violence discusses his road to social worker, advocacy, and his practice in preventing gun violence.
Active Shooter Drills - Conversation with Jesse
Director of Protect Minnesota, Rashmi, interviews Jesse and Early Preschool and Toddler educator discussing the process and impact of active shooter drills in schools and childcare centers.
Legal Gun Ownership in Black Communities
This episode discusses legal gun ownership in Black communities and how Black gun owners can support the gun-violene prevention movement. Firearm sales skyrocketed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 Minnesota seen more first time applications for permits to purchase and permits to carry firearms than any other year in it’s history. For African American, non-gun owners living in the twin cities, it was the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd that made them question their beliefs on gun ownership.
The Impact of Gun Violence On Children
Some children are directly exposed to unsecured firearms in the home and gun violence daily, while others are vicariously impacted through, social media, the news, and active shooter drills in schools. In this episode, Rashmi interviews Dr. Jones. A pediatrician in Minneapolis.
Active Shooter Drills in Schools
Active shooter drills are required in at least 40 states. School administrators, teachers, and students bear the burden of practicing these drills multiple times a year. For many, the experience is traumatizing. In this episode, Protect Minnesota's Executive Director Rashmi interviews Ms. Emily. Ms Emily is a high schoool teacher in the Twin Cities Metro Area.