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Arms
by Inception Point Ai
Armed & Anxious is a three-part documentary podcast series examining how fear—shaped by crime, media, and uncertainty—drives gun ownership in America. Hosted by Miles Mercer, the series explores why gun sales surge during moments of crisis, how social media and viral crime content distort perceptions of risk, and what the evidence actually says about guns and home defense. Blending data analysis, historical context, and psychological insight, Armed & Anxious separates facts from fear, revealing the complex trade-offs between perceived safety and real-world risk in a nation deeply divided over guns Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/42YoQGI This show includes AI-generated content.
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Arms - Armed & Anxious - Separating Facts from Fear with Miles Mercer.
Armed & Anxious is a three-part documentary podcast series examining how fear—shaped by crime, media, and uncertainty—drives gun ownership in America. Hosted by Miles Mercer, the series explores why gun sales surge during moments of crisis, how social media and viral crime content distort...
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Arms - Armed & Anxious - Separating Facts from Fear - Home Defense Myths vs. Realities
In the final episode of Armed & Anxious, Miles Mercer separates popular home-defense myths from what the evidence actually shows. The episode examines how often home invasions really occur, what typically happens during burglaries, and how rarely defensive gun use unfolds the way it does in…
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Arms - Armed & Anxious - Separating Facts from Fear - Social Media Fear Cycles
“Social Media Fear Cycles” Episode Two of Armed & Anxious explores how social media has transformed Americans’ perception of crime and danger. Host Miles Mercer breaks down how algorithms prioritize fear-driven content—violent videos, crime headlines, and viral security footage—creating a…
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Arms - Armed & Anxious - Separating Facts from Fear -Crime Waves and Panic Buying
“Crime Waves and Panic Buying” In the opening episode of Armed & Anxious, host Miles Mercer examines why fear—more than crime itself—drives Americans to buy guns. Focusing on moments of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, and election cycles, the episode traces how uncertainty, media...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Armed & Anxious is a three-part documentary podcast series examining how fear—shaped by crime, media, and uncertainty—drives gun ownership in America. Hosted by Miles Mercer, the series explores why gun sales surge during moments of crisis, how social media and viral crime content distort perceptions of risk, and what the evidence actually says about guns and home defense. Blending data analysis, historical context, and psychological insight, Armed & Anxious separates facts from fear, revealing the complex trade-offs between perceived safety and real-world risk in a nation deeply divided over guns Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/42YoQGI
This show includes AI-generated content.
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Inception Point Ai
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