106 Brad Bushman - The Science of Gun Violence

Note: some of Brad's research on this topic was retracted after this show. 

On the show this week we talk to psychologist Brad Bushman about the science of gun violence.

Brad Bushman is a professor of communication and psychology at The Ohio State University and a professor of communication science at the VU University Amsterdam. For over 25 years he has studied the causes, consequences, and solutions to the problem of human aggression and violence. He is a member of President Obama’s committee on gun violence, and has testified before the U.S. Congress on the topic of youth violence.

Brad Bushman’s Research Site

Key Publications cited by Brad #1 #2 #3

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