Solving Gun Violence Podcasts
Solving Gun Violence is a student-led podcast by UVA’s Gun Violence Solutions Project (GVSP) that tackles one of America’s most urgent issues - preventing gun violence. Each episode features experts sharing actionable solutions to improve community safety while upholding individual rights. Have you ever wondered what can be done to effectively address gun violence in America? These conversations offer real answers. Tune in and be a part of the GVSP’s mission to share solutions to end this epidemic.
Featured Podcast
The Second Amendment in Court - Joseph Blocher
Podcast episode 16: April 1, 2026, Joseph Blocher, distinguished professor of law at Duke University and Second Amendment scholar, joins student-host Andrew Chand to trace the legal evolution of the Second Amendment, from Heller to Bruen, and explore what the Court's new history-based standard means for the future of gun regulation in America.
Previous Podcast Episodes
Community Violence Intervention in Action - Annette Anthony
Podcast episode 15: February 26, 2026, host Molly Schnellenberger speaks with Annette Anthony, Director of Outreach for the Central Virginia Violence Interrupters (CVVI), about their community-based approach to preventing gun violence in Charlottesville, VA.
Black Market for U.S. Firearms – Topher McDougal
Podcast episode 14: January 29, 2026, Topher McDougal joins student-host Andrew Chand to explore the impact that black markets have on public safety.
A New Way For Young People to Talk About Guns - Nina Vinik with Project Unloaded
Podcast episode 13: January 15, 2026, Nina Vinik joins student-host Andrew Chand to discuss her organization Project Unloaded, which is shifting perspectives on gun ownership for teens.
Gloves Over Guns – George Rivera
Podcast episode 12: December 19, 2025, Three-time Golden Glove Champion, George Rivera, joins student-host Molly Schnellenberger to discuss what drives his work, how the program intervenes in the cycle of gun violence, and what other communities can learn from his approach.
Reducing Homicide Rates - Scott Booth
Podcast episode 11: October 30, 2025, Chief Scott Booth of the Roanoke Police Department has squarely taken on the challenge of gun violence, and seen remarkable success not just once, but twice.
Friendships and Firearms - Kyle Barrentine
Podcast episode 10: July 23, 2025 Kyle Barrentine, a sixth-year social psychology PhD student at the University of Virginia, explores how peer attitudes shape views on firearms. His research reveals unexpected patterns in support for firearm regulation.
Learning From Young Men with Guns - Howard Henders
Podcast episode 9: June 5, 2025 Howard Henderson, founding director of the Center for Justice Research at Texas Southern University, breakdowns why many data-driven gun violence solutions fall short and possible ways to prevent that.
From Response to Prevention - Tracey Meares on Preventing Gun Violence
Podcast episode 8: May 28, 2025 - Yale Law School's Tracey Meares reframes gun violence as a symptom of broader "safety deprivation" in communities. The conversation covers everything from suicide prevention to building community trust.
An ER Doctor Takes on Gun Violence - Dr. Maya Haasz
Podcast episode 7: May 6, 2025 - Dr. Maya Haasz, a pediatric emergency physician and expert in firearm injury prevention, shares how treating gun violence as a public health issue can lead to real, actionable solutions.
Addressing Gun Violence - A'Dorian Murray-Thomas
Podcast episode 6: April 22, 2025 - Newark Commissioner A’Dorian Murray-Thomas is under 30 and at the forefront of conversations about how communities can prevent violence.
Violence in Urban Communities - Antong Lucky
Podcast episode 5: April 14, 2025 - Antong Lucky, president and CEO of Urban Specialists, and former gang member turned activist, shares insights from his decades of experience disrupting the trends of violence in urban communities.
Local Gun Violence Solutions - Katie Duda
Podcast episode 4: March 25, 2025 - Katie Duda Senior Director of Local Government Affairs and Special Advisor to the President at Everytown for Gun Safety shares insights on local gun violence solutions and how the issue is evolving.
Research on Gun Violence - Andrew Papachristos
Podcast episode 3: March 10, 2025 - Andrew Papachristos, a Sociologist at Northwestern University discusses his research on gun violence, social networks, and urban crime.
Violence Prevention - Mark Culliton & Michelle Caldeira
Podcast episode 2: February 25, 2025 - Listen as we talk with Mark Culliton & Michelle Caldeira of Uncornered, an organization that transforms some of the most neglected individuals into leaders for violence prevention.
Solving Gun Violence - Greg Jackson
Podcast episode 1: February 6, 2025 - UVA alumnus Greg Jackson, B.A.’07, former Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.