Dr. John Lott Jr. appeared on What’s On Your Mind with Scott Hennen, broadcast across North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and part of eastern Montana, to provide data-driven insights into the failure of strict gun control in Australia and the positive shift at the...
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On John Solomon Reports: To Discuss Crime Data and Self-Defense Rights
Dr. John Lott appeared on John Solomon Reports to discuss compelling statistics that reveal a drop in murders and mass shootings, challenging the narratives frequently presented in the media. They also discussed the implications of gun control laws on minority...
On Cincinnati’s Giant 50,000-watt Radio Station WLW: To Discuss Whether Firearms Are the Leading Cause of Death Among Children
Dr. John Lott talked to the guest host Mike Allen on WLW, Cincinnati’s giant 50,000-watt radio station, about his new op-ed at The Federalist titled "Democrats’ Favorite Talking Point About Children And Gun Deaths Is A Lie." (Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 9:00 to...
On NTD Evening News: To Discuss the FBI’s Arrest of the Pipe Bomb Suspect and Their Targeting the “Worst of the Worst”
https://youtu.be/63uDGjwsfhI Dr. John Lott appeared on NTD Evening News to discuss the FBI’s arrest of the D.C. pipe-bomb suspect and the bureau’s effort to pursue the “worst of the worst.” (Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6:38 to 6:49 PM ET)
On Missoula’s KGVO: Discussing a wide range of crime and gun control issues
Dr. John Lott, President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, appeared on the Talk Back program for an hour and a half to discuss a range of topics, including America’s dramatic decline in homicide clearance rates from 1965 to 2024 and his new op-ed at Real Clear...
On NTD Newsroom: Trump Crime Crackdown: FBI Redirected Away From Political Activity to Tackle Actual Crime
https://youtu.be/6tVFdFs0xZs?si=ByIQN8GhrJb9JkYw Dr. John Lott appeared on NTD Newsroom to discuss the successes of President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown. The Justice Department describes the 764 network as a "violent extremist" group that originated in Texas in...
On Armed American Radio: To Discuss a Self-Defense Incident and Misleading Gun Statistics
Dr. John Lott talked to Mark Walters on the Armed American Radio show about the recent incident at a 7-Eleven where an employee defended herself with a firearm, and the media’s misrepresentation of gun violence statistics. See also Dr. Lott's new op-ed at Real Clear...
On the Lars Larson Show: To Discuss Stockton Mass Shooting
Dr. John Lott talked to Lars Larson on his national radio show about the recent deadly mass shooting at a toddler's birthday party in Stockton, California. They also discussed new data showing that U.S. mass killings have dropped to a 20-year low in 2025. (Tuesday,...
On Armed American Radio: To Discuss Armed Civilians in Active Shooting Incidents
Dr. John Lott talked to Mark Walters on the Armed American Radio show, where he responded to a recent Newsweek piece focusing on our research examining the FBI’s active shooting data from 2014 to 2024. They also discussed the impact of armed civilians in active...
On Stacy On The Right: To Discuss Whether Firearms Are the Number One Cause of Death for Children
Dr. John Lott appeared on Stacy on the Right, a nationwide radio show, to discuss gun rights and misleading statistics about children and firearms. See also Dr. Lott's new op-ed at The Federalist titled "Democrats’ Favorite Talking Point About Children And Gun Deaths...
One America News’ After Hours: A Broad Range of Crime and Gun Control Topics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Qt5i3t2ms John Hines: "If you're interested in hearing from one of the world's leading experts on guns, crime, and public policy, a man whose research has shaped national debates and informed policymakers at the highest levels, then...
On The Vicki McKenna Show: To Discuss Gun Violence in Chicago
Dr. John Lott talked to Vicki McKenna on her statewide radio show in Wisconsin about the recent Chicago Loop shootings, high crime rates in cities, and how concealed carry plays a critical role in improving public safety. (Monday, November 24, 2025) Vicki’s show...











