First hour: Exploring state gun laws and activists' perceptions on personal gun ownership
Second hour: Mindful living and what it means to be "Acting Human"
We're joined by members of the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense to discuss concealed carry and related gun laws in New York State, as well as their thoughts on their own personal ownership of guns. Cha Ron Sattler-LeBlanc and Toni Nelson each lost multiple family members to gun violence. While they both advocate for responsible gun ownership, they have different perspectives on if they themselves want to own guns. They share their stories and discuss how the tragedies in their lives shaped their opinions about gun ownership. We also break down concealed carry laws, new state laws on gun storage, a ban on 3D-printed guns, and more. In studio:
- Cha Ron Sattler-LeBlanc, volunteer with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense
- Toni Nelson, volunteer with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense
- Sarah Dumrese, volunteer with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense
- Korey Brown, Monroe County Undersheriff
Then in our second hour, what does it mean to be "Acting Human?" The concept refers to a mindful way of living -- of living in the moment and writing one's own story. Musician, director, and author Richard Dubin has written an eBook on the subject, and is collaborating with other creative people on a series of projects designed around it. He encourages readers to live their lives using the skills employed by artists as they create their art. He says the practice can help people find identity and push against the constraints of a polarized society -- one in which life can seem mechanical. He joins us to explain how to act human, and how the concepts of mindfulness, creativity, art, and play intersect and reflect social issues. Our guests:
- Richard Dubin, musician, producer, and author of "Acting Human"
- Loren Toolajian, composer, broadcaster, and owner of Sandblast Productions in New York City
