Advertisement

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

After Back-To-Back Mass Shootings, Will The US Take Action On Gun Control?

The United States is reeling from back-to-back shootings in Texas and Ohio over the weekend, which c...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:55 PM - 6 Aug 2019



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

After Back-To-Back Mass Shootings, Will The US Take Action On Gun Control?

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:55 PM - 6 Aug 2019

Listen to this episode



The United States is reeling from back-to-back shootings in Texas and Ohio over the weekend, which claimed the lives of at least 31 people.

The first shooting took place at a Walmart in El Paso. The second occurred in Dayton less than 24 hours later.

Both incidents came just days after another mass shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California.

Reacting to the tragedies in a speech, Donald Trump said that the US "must condemn racism, bigotry and white supremacy" and called for mental health law reforms.

He also went on to claim that video games promote violence among young people.

Is the US any closer to taking action on gun control?

Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined us to discuss this.

Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.


Read more about

Dayton Donald Trump El Paso Mass Shootings United States

Related Podcasts

Stars Of TV Show The Shelter:...

00:05:12

Stars Of TV Show The Shelter: Animal SOS Tell Us Why Saving Animals Is Their Dream Job

Weekend Breakfast With Alison Curtis

00:05:12


Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix

00:19:07

Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

00:19:07


The Week Trending: Fewer Marri...

00:22:56

The Week Trending: Fewer Marriages, Tipping Culture & Bad Behaviour on Planes

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

00:22:56


Why Is The M50 So Congested An...

00:10:38

Why Is The M50 So Congested And How Can It Be Fixed?

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

00:10:38