On The Vicki McKenna Show: To Discuss the Latest School Shootings

Apr 29, 2025 | Radio

Dr. John Lott talked to Vicki McKenna on her statewide radio show in Wisconsin about the latest school shootings at Wilmer-Hutchins High School and Florida State University. They also discussed our new research paper, “Do Armed Civilians Stop Active Shooters More Effectively Than Uniformed Police?“

(Monday, April 21, 2025)

Vicki’s show covers most of Wisconsin and part of the Minneapolis area in Minnesota (WISN, WIBA, WMEQ).

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