Radio Gag - The Gays Against Guns Show

Inspiring and cogent, Jumaane Williams, our NYC Public Advocate, reacts to Biden's visit and breaks down Mayor Adams Blueprint to End Gun Violence and urges the city to ‘structuralize’ the plan by creating and funding structures that address the root causes of gun violence and reduce or eliminate the means to resort to it. Acknowledging the need for co-ordinated City , State and Federal responses to gun violence, Jumaane reminds us that the struggle to end violence has a long human history while calling us to a moral imperative to stop these preventable killings here and now. From the streets of New York City to the Halls of the Supreme Court, Jumaane keeps it real and lays out the need for city, state and federal governance committed to public safety. Jay W. Walker interviews NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams with co-hosts and producers Libby Edwards and Sarah Germain Lilly.

Gun Violence Survivor’s Week falls on the first week of February. Sadly, deaths in the US surpass gun deaths in all other peer countries globally each year. Gun violence changes lives every single day—whether someone has witnessed an act of gun violence, been threatened or wounded with a gun, or had a loved one wounded or killed with a gun. That’s why we use the term ‘survivor’ as inclusive of anyone who has personally experienced gun violence. Ti Cersley speaks to the Phillip’s family, who lost their daughter in the Aurora Colorado movie theater shooting about their US grassroots organizing tour. Sarah Germain Lilly talks to Vincent Perez (Everytown's Survivor’s Network) who lost his fiancé and spreads the message of what you can do. The loss and grief families, friends and loved ones suffer is unimaginable, and their determination to create change is inspiring. Radio GAG pushes back on New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams plan to control gun violence for its emphasis on police instead of communities. President

“I Heart NY State Gun Laws” Part 2 describes the impact of the upcoming SCOTUS ruling on New York State’s ability to issue gun permits and subsequently the public safety of New Yorkers. Jay W. Walker of Gays Against Guns explained the unique safety needs of New Yorkers in regards to concealed weapons in places like Time Square and the NYC subways. Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, a local church is fighting violence by collecting weapons in a gun buyback program.

This week Radio GAG reports on the Jan 16th Press Conference in Time Square with State Senator Brad Hoylman and Representative Carolyn Maloney, as well as Manuel and Patricia Oliver, parents of Joaquin Oliver, who died in the Parkland shooting. “I Heart NY State Gun Laws” describes the impact of the upcoming SCOTUS ruling on New York State’s ability to issue gun permits and subsequently the public safety of New Yorkers. The event in front of the giant electronic American Flag at the Time Square Army Recruiting station, attracted attention from tourists and locals, including Minnie and Mickey Mouse. Survivors shared the stories of their pain and the crowd received postcards and buttons as a reminder.

Radio GAG highlights the work of gun owners committed to gun safety. Giffords Gun Owners for Safety groups are organizing across the US. Radio GAG interviews Shannon Flores, gun owner and GVP activist and Kristin Song about the progress of Ethan’s Law. Topics include safe storage and host Ti Cersley shares rules about how weaponry is handled in the service and how the upcoming Supreme Court ruling and how places like Times Square might be affected by changes in NY State licensing requirements. Radio GAG shares info on the new ATF rule for Federal licenses and the relationships between rules and law. Gays Against Guns Press conference 1/16 at 2PM in Times Square with Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Manuel Oliver, father of Joaquin Oliver.

45,000 more people will die from gun violence in 2022 in the USA unless we take action. Manuel and Patricia Oliver, parents of Joaquin Oliver, have been holding a vigil outside the White House this month to demand leadership from President Biden to reduce gun deaths. Radio GAG shares their goals and strategies in creating zero tolerance for gun violence in the U.S. Sarah Lerner, activist and teacher from Marjorie Stoneman Douglass High School, explains what she and her community have experienced as survivors and shares details about the anthology “Parkland Speaks”; and her organization “Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence” https://twitter.com/TeachersUnify

Gun Violence is now the leading cause of death in children. Host Libby Edwards and guests Dr. Son Mun, from Moms Demand Action, NY and Devin Hughes of GVPedia talk statistics, common sense prevention and the need for Federal legislation in a country where 50% of gun owners leave their weapons unsecured and accessible to children in their home. We remember children who died of gun violence with the voices of children, now grown, who survived the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary school.

Tune in to hear remembrances of the aftermath of the assassination of Harvey Milk in 1978, and the jarring parallels between the trial of Dan White and his defense the recent trial of the Kenosha killer, Kyle Rittenhouse. This one hour special includes special guests and authors Tom Ammiamo and Lillian Faderman, Gay Rights activist Jay W. Walker and archival coverage of the White Night Riots that occurred when White's seven year sentence for manslaughter was announced. And as a special bonus, theater tickets, book packages and dinner gift certificates will be offered as thank you gifts to those who contribute to WBAI.

This week on Radio GAG hosts Sean Stefanic and Sarah Germain Lilly bring back Barry Graubart, legislative lead for MOMS Demand Action NY. Barry discusses possible outcomes of the pending Supreme Court case on NY State's right to issue a gun possession permit. The discussion includes commentary and explanation on the Oxford High School shooting in Michigan and the trolling of Republican Representatives using disturbing images of their families displaying their weapons in front of their Christmas tree. Sean contributes our In Memoriam for Justin Shilling, and Sing Out Louise shares "They're Beginning to Look a Lot Less Christian.

For World AIDS Day Host/producer Libby Edwards interviews four people who were among the founders of Visual AIDS Artists' Caucus. Marc Happel and Harvey Weiss discuss the creation of the red ribbon while Allen Frame and Frank Franca explain Day Without Art: the Electric Blanket; the installation that toured the world bringing AIDS awareness to public consciousness. The revolutionary work of the Visual AIDS Caucus demonstrates the power of communal art making and the possibility of change even amid catastrophic circumstances.

2021 is already the deadliest year on record for transgender Americans, Gays Against Guns honored the trans lives tragically lost to gun violence in a special vigil on January 20th. GAG comments on the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict in Kenosha, Wisconsin and white supremacy in our country

With violence and racism constantly in the headlines, the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community has much to fear. And who knows better how to manipulate fearful and vulnerable people than the National Rifle Association? Our guests Po Murray of Newtown Alliance and Son Mun of Moms Demand Action discuss the issues as members of the community and Gun Violence Prevention advocates. Host Libby Edwards and survivor Antonius Wiriadjaja give context and connection to the work of Gays Against Guns and Transgender Awareness Day 11/20.

We’ll be discussing with activists from @everytown how to address the ways Queer people are disproportionately affected by gun violence. Research by Everytown shows that LGBTQIA+ people are more often targeted in hate crimes and are more frequently victims of suicide. Hosts Ti Cersley and Sarah Germain Lilly interview activists Sarah Grossman and Alé Ortiz about gun violence and its impact on gay youth and the Queer community. Many thanks to Everytown for their collaboration on this show.

earn how our country’s firearms regulation bureau has failed us as lobbyists and the NRA usurped its place and power. Sean Stephanic reports on the ways the ATF has had its power blocked and suspended in curtailing gun trafficking and other illegal gun transfers. Meanwhile, the derailment of Dave Chipman’s nomination for director signals more foot dragging on the part of government to create an effective agency to fight abusive and corrupt gun stores and manufacturers. And if you're ready for action, Sean reports on the Soul Box Project, a massive event that brought people from across the country to the National Mall in Washington, DC to honor 200,000 victims of gunfire represented by origami boxes. Sean Stefanic and Ti Cersley co-host and produce.

How To Be An Artivist...Educator’s Episode. In this episode Playwright Myra Slotnick explains #Enough: Plays to End Gun Violence and Sarah Germain Lilly interviews her students at Dr. Susan S. McKinney HS. Paul Rowley interviews Mark Leydorf of Sing Out Louise.

In this episode Radio GAG talks with "artivists" from Gays Against Guns as they prepare for an action. Sean Stefanic interview's Michael Sylvan Robinson who created an art piece for Justin Roth to wear at the Met Gala, causing a ripple effect of gay and trans gender awareness throughout the fashion and philanthropy communities. WBAI News Director Linda Perry reports on the visual action Giffords created using thousands of white bouquets in Battery Park. In Memoriam - Søren Arn-Oelschlegel 41, 08.10.2021.

Radio GAG reports on the upcoming November SCOTUS ruling on a Second Amendment case that could change the rules on how states regulate guns. Gays Against Guns joins the Soul Box Project in Washington DC October 16 and 17 to bring the gun violence epidemic back into the national spotlight. Special Guests: Barry Graubart of Moms Demand Action NY, Benjamin Williams and Jay W Walker of GAG.

Your host Ti Cersley is joined by friend Josh Hays and they discusses Texas and a new law that allows most Texans to carry handguns in public without going through training or having to get permits. In Memoriam: 27-year-old Jenna Soderberg

It’s September, and we’re going back to school, but how safe are we? The current pandemic has given way to a surge in gun violence all over the country. We talk to Cori Curtis Lipford, a mother and educator and Son Mun, a mother, activist, and medical professional about gun violence in schools. Including where we stand on security and safety against guns and gun violence, and what might be done to better handle this crisis.

Legendary Artivist Cleve Jones who created the AIDS Quilt: Names Project tells us about the inspiration and impact of the AIDS Quilt and his own journey to becoming a Gay Rights activist. And Tigger AKA Jim Ferguson explains the launching of Gays Against Guns ‘Human Beings’ , figures dressed and veiled in white who stand for the people killed by gun violence. Contributions from Libby Edwards, Tricia Cooke and hosted by producer Sarah Germain Lilly.