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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 41 MIN

The Unexpected Origins of Gun Violence – Jens Ludwig

from Solving Gun Violence · host Gun Violence Solutions Project

Jens Ludwig, professor at the University of Chicago and author of the book Unforgiving Places, joins student-host Andrew Chand to discuss his book that argues most shootings stem from split-second decisions rather than considered calculation. This idea has huge implications for how our criminal justice system, education system, and communities as a whole address the problem of gun violence. Buy Prof. Ludwig's book at UChicago Press.For more info about the Gun Violence Solutions Project visit gvsp.virginia.edu

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