Connecting Rural and Urban: Technology, Stories, and Sensible Gun Control

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Hot Dish, comfort food for middle America. We've curated a rich and thoughtful discussion to explore key issues impacting rural and urban communities alike.In this episode, Joel has a fascinating conversation with Dee Davis, the founder of the Center for Rural Strategies. Dee discusses the foundational importance of human connections and shared experiences to bridge the gaps between rural and urban areas. He also highlights The Daily Yonder, the Center's publication dedicated to amplifying rural voices.Joel also dives deep into the complexities of gun policy with Joe Mason and T.D. Hill, co-founders of Pro Gun Democrats. They bring a nuanced perspective on finding a middle ground in the gun control debate, advocating for common-sense measures like a three-day waiting period and banning binary triggers and bump stocks.Joe Mason sheds light on the resistance to change from organizations like the NRA and stresses the importance of one-on-one discussions to foster understanding and common ground. T.D. Hill shares insights on the challenge of shifting deeply ingrained talking points but finds hope in individual conversations leading to agreement on sensible measures.Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.orgCenter for Rural Strategies: https://www.ruralstrategies.org/ The Pro Gun Democrat: https://theprogundemocrat.com/  (00:04) - Introduction (00:30) - Reach out to us (01:20) - The Pro Gun Democrats (16:35) - Dee Davis, Center for Rural Strategies (30:44) - Conclusion