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Following Monday’s shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, we grapple with happened, our role as community members in the media, and where we go next. Host Sara Gabler begins the show with Representative Mark Pocan. Pocan led a moment of silence in honor of the victims on the House floor on Tuesday. He tells WORT that the issue of gun violence must be addressed with policy change.

Gabler then speaks with WORT News Director Chali Pittman and reporter Christine Driscoll on what we know so far about the shooting and the shooter. They press the importance of reporting accurate information and respecting the privacy of the victims. We also hear audio from press conferences and the vigil held on Tuesday night. WORT’s ongoing reporting can be found here.

Finally, David Riedman, founder of the K-12 School Shooting Database, joins the show to discuss this shooting in context of the 323 school shootings that have happened so far this year. Reidman discusses what the data tells us about these tragedies, the importance of recognizing warning signs, and policies needed to prevent future school shootings.

The City of Madison has complied a list of recourses for those impacted by the shooting as well as the broader community.

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