Empathy and Strategy: Solving Gun Violence as Public Health
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Maverick" by Phil Jackson - A book about his "hippie life" and experiences in the 70s, including taking psychedelics.
- "A Gentleman in Moscow" - A novel about a man stuck in a hotel for most of his adult life, offering wisdom on controlling one's circumstances.
- "The Startup of You" by Reid Hoffman - Mentioned by Reid Hoffman as a source of his corollary about playing to one's strengths.
People Mentioned
- Steve Kerr (Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors) - Celebrated for leading his team to four NBA championships and a record-breaking 73-9 season, and for his outspoken advocacy against gun violence.
- Kris Brown (President of Brady) - Has been at the forefront of gun violence prevention for over 30 years, beginning with her efforts on the Brady Bill.
- Michael Jordan (Basketball Player) - Legendary player for the Chicago Bulls, mentioned as someone Steve Kerr played with.
- Phil Jackson (Basketball Coach) - Described as an incredible communicator and collaborator, and a mentor to Steve Kerr.
- Gregg Popovich (Basketball Coach) - Described as having a military-style approach, and a mentor to Steve Kerr.
- Draymond Green (Basketball Player) - Mentioned as a smart defensive basketball player who thrived under Steve Kerr's collaborative coaching philosophy.
- Jim and Sarah Brady - Lifelong gun owners who devoted their lives to gun violence prevention after Jim was shot, leading to the creation of the Brady Bill.
- Ted Lasso (Fictional Character) - A fictional character from a TV show, used as a comparison for Steve Kerr's positive human qualities.
- Mitch McConnell (Politician) - Called upon by Steve Kerr in a viral moment to address gun violence.
- Matthew McConaughey (Actor) - Mentioned as a powerful voice after the Uvalde shooting, as a Texan and gun owner.
- Laura Ingraham (Television Host) - Referenced for her "shut up and dribble" comment, which Steve Kerr argued against.
- Maxwell Frost (Member of Congress) - The first Gen Z member of Congress, who Brady helped elect.
- Mike Tyson (Boxer) - Referenced for his quote, "Everyone's got a plan till you get punched in the face."
- Dan Grunfeld (Basketball Player) - Mentioned in an anecdote about his eating habits while at Stanford.
- Lopez Twins (Basketball Players) - Mentioned in an anecdote about their eating habits while at Stanford.
- Tim Duncan (Basketball Player) - Mentioned as a superstar player with high character, similar to Steph Curry and Michael Jordan.
- Daryl Morey (President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers) - Mentioned for his view that LLM models are taken into account for decision-making in the NBA.
- Ethan Mollick (Professor at Wharton) - Mentioned for his work on using cameras to study construction sites, as an example of AI applications.
- Greta Thunberg (Environmental Activist) - Mentioned as a young leader who inspires hope.
Organizations & Institutions
- Brady - The nation's oldest gun violence prevention organization, which partnered with Steve Kerr and was instrumental in the creation of the Brady Bill.
- Do Something - An organization Kris Brown used to run, which focused on youth activism.
- March for Our Lives - A youth-led organization advocating for gun control, mentioned as an inspiring group of young leaders.
Websites & Online Resources
- Social media (TikTok, YouTube) - Discussed as platforms for social media campaigns and for athletes to face judgment and criticism.
Other Resources
- Brady Bill - Groundbreaking legislation that established federal background checks for firearm sales, enacted after six years and seven votes.
- Bipartisan Safer Communities Act - Legislation passed three years prior to the podcast, with 15 Republican votes, after the Uvalde shooting, as an important milestone in gun violence prevention.
- End Family Fire campaign (Brady) - A campaign by Brady focused on encouraging safe gun storage to prevent accidental shootings, particularly involving children and teens.
- Ted Lasso - A TV show mentioned by Kris Brown as something she watched, drawing a comparison between Steve Kerr and the show's main character.
- NBA Tech Summit - An event where Steve Kerr demonstrated commanding robots for defensive drills, though the technology was not yet in active use by the Warriors.
- Kerr Popovich 2020 shirt - A political merchandise item mentioned by Reid Hoffman, indicating support for Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich as potential political leaders.