New week, new episode.

On this week’s Girl and the Gov, The Podcast interview episode, the hosts discussed an unfortunately continually relevant topic - gun violence in America with a specific focus on assault weapons bans. To zero-in on this type of legislation, the hosts tapped the author of the California state assault weapons ban, Congressman Garamendi, CA-08 who made the legislation happen back when he was in the CA state legislature. Now in a federal role, he shed light on what’s happening with S.25, whether it has a chance, and what conversations with colleagues look like. He also shared details on the evolution of the gun industry and how this problem became the epidemic this country is dealing with on a daily basis. Also included in the convo:

• The original federal ban, what it did, how it worked, and why we need it again

• The rise of the gun industry and the impact of NRA-backed advertising

• Conversations on the money flow from the gun industry to his colleagues, with his colleagues

The episode can be listened to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, and just about anywhere pods are found. This interview is also available to view on YouTube [as always, we recommend hosting a viewing hang with the crew]. For a quick preview of the discussion:

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