I'm based in Coral Springs, the town next-door to Parkland, FL, so the shooting truly hit close to home. Today on the show, I recapped last night's CNN Town Hall before welcoming Howie Klein of Down with Tyranny and the Blue America PAC back to the show for our regular Thursday get-together to talk politics. Howie informed us about the DCCC-backed candidates taking money from the NRA.
Kids from Parkland are in Tallahassee, trying to talk with legislators. High Schools around South Florida are walking out in solidarity, and it seems as if a movement has been born from this tragedy. Blogger, activist and media strategist Spocko joins Nicole to discuss the gun debate paradox and how to help the kids that are taking action. Spocko's last two pieces for Digby's blog are "The Gun Debate Paradox" and "Dear Florida Gun Fighters, Prepare for the NRA Hammer!"
The mass shooting at the Florida high school yesterday is in my community, so on today's show, I shared her thoughts on the insanity of it all. In 2014, I spoke with Australia's former deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer about how they solved their gun problem, an interview we replayed today. And since it's Thursday, Howie Klein joins in, today focusing on how the NRA has bought Congress. Find the list of Blue America-endorsed progressive candidates on their page.
