Podcast: Gun Control Debate Won't Solve Our Violent Crime Problem

By Cameron English and ChuckDinerstein — Aug 04, 2025

America's political debate over gun violence is a perennial food fight about the ethics of restricting access to firearms. While this makes for entertaining news clips on X, it doesn't get to the heart of the problem—namely that gun violence isn't monolithic. Some populations are more likely to commit homicide while others are more inclined to suicide. Stemming the country's violent streak requires a more nuanced approach. What could that look like?

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Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 126 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss:

Suicide, Homicide, and Real Impact of Gun Laws

The numbers upend a familiar narrative. While stronger gun laws are linked to fewer firearm deaths overall, the real story lies in the details: suicide rates drop far more sharply than homicides. This research challenges blanket policy approaches and demands a more tailored response to two very different crises.

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Cameron English

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Cameron English is a writer, editor and co-host of the Science Facts and Fallacies Podcast. Before joining ACSH, he was managing editor at the Genetic Literacy Project.