The New York City murderer who killed four people broke numerous gun control laws—he openly carried a rifle that was already illegal to possess and carry in the city. Meanwhile, the law-abiding victims were defenseless, disarmed by the city’s strict regulations. Again...
Radio
On New York City’s WNYM 970AM: Discussing the Active Shooting Attack in New York City
Dr. John Lott talked Jennifer Kelly on New York City's WNYM about the active shooting attack in New York City. (Wednesday, July 30, 2025).
On Armed American Radio: To Discuss Walmart Stabbing Stopped by Good Guy with Gun
Dr. John Lott talked to Mark Walters on the Armed American Radio show about the recent Walmart stabbings in Michigan and the media’s inadequate coverage of the incident. He emphasized the role of civilians as first responders and criticized the mainstream media’s...
On WPHT’s The Rich Zeoli Show: To Discuss AI Chatbots’ Political Biases
Dr. John Lott talked to fill-in host Mike Opelka on WPHT’s The Rich Zeoli Show in Philadelphia about the recent trends related to the Second Amendment. They also discussed Dr. Lott's new op-ed at Real Clear Politics titled "AI Chatbots Rely on Sources With Clear...
On Chicago’s WIND: Discussing Illegal Immigrant Crime, Death Penalty, AI Chatbot Bias, and more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFTe0tBt7XY Dr. John Lott appeared on Chicago's top morning talk radio show to CATO's claims on crime by illegal aliens, the deterrence effect of the death penalty, and the political biases in AI Chatbots. (Friday, July 25, 2025)
On Oregon KMED’s Bill Meyer Show: To Discuss Michigan Walmart Stabbing and AI Chatbots’ Political Biases
Dr. John Lott talked to Bill Meyer on Oregon’s KMED about the Walmart stabbing in Traverse City, Michigan, which was stopped by a good guy with a gun. They also discussed a big bias in AI chatbots regarding guns and crime. See also Dr. Lott's new op-ed at Real...
On the Simon Conway Show: To Discuss Bias on X’s Grok
Dr. John Lott appeared on WHO Radio’s The Simon Conway Show to discuss his debate with X’s Grok, which covers issues from the academic literature on concealed handgun laws to whether gun bans reduce violent crime and murder rates. (Thursday, July 24, 2025)
On Gun Radio Utah: To Discuss Gun Free Zones and Pistol Regulations
Dr. John Lott appeared on KNRS’s Gun Radio Utah to discuss his trip to South America. They also talked about gun-free zones and pistol regulations. (Saturday, July 19, 2025)
On Oklahoma’s KQOB 96.9 FM: Do Criminals Fear the Death Penalty More Than Life in Prison?
Dr. John Lott talked Lee Matthews on Oklahoma City's big KQOB about his op-ed piece on whether criminals fear the death penalty more than life in prison. (Thursday, July 17, 2025)
On The Vicki McKenna Show: To Discuss Bias on X’s Grok
Dr. John Lott talked to Vicki McKenna on her statewide radio show in Wisconsin about bias on X’s Grok. Dr. Lott finally gets Grok to concede that it was making a lot of erroneous claims about the impact of concealed carry laws and gun bans on crime rates. (Thursday,...
On Agarra la Pala: To Discuss Gun Ownership and Crime in Argentina
https://videopress.com/v/ZMaL7A35?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Dr. John Lott appeared on Agarra la Pala in Argentina to discuss gun and crime issues in the country. (Thursday, July 10, 2025)
On Armed American Radio: To Discuss Gun Rights in Argentina and America
Dr. John Lott talked to Mark Walters on the Armed American Radio show about his recent trip to Argentina, highlighting the stark differences in crime rates and law enforcement effectiveness compared to the U.S. The discussion also critiques the media’s portrayal of...











