Episode 41 - Piers Morgan Vs Alex Jones: A Critical Analysis

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In this episode of the Smells Like Human Spirit Podcast, Guy Evans casts a critical eye towards last night’s incredible in-studio confrontation between radio host Alex Jones and CNN presenter Piers Morgan. The showdown between Jones and Morgan had been brewing for a while, with tensions being escalated in the wake of Morgan labeling Larry Pratt, executive director of the Gun Owners of America, an ‘unbelievably stupid man’ on his show last month.

It made for fascinating television. Two men with such diametrically opposed styles, beliefs, and backgrounds met face to face for two segments. They ranted, raved, interrupted, shouted at and insulted each other in a startling clash of philosophies.

This is an episode you don't want to miss. Check it out, spread the word and peace!

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UK Murder Rate Falls to its Lowest For Almost 30 Years. Channel 4 News. July 19 2012.

UK Gun Ownership Up, Deaths Down Offering Stark Comparison with US Figures. Huffington Post UK. January 17 2012.

Swiss Gun Culture Comes Under Fire. BBC News. February 11 2011.

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Kates and Mauser (2007). Would Banning Firearms Reduce Murder & Suicide? A Review of International and Some Domestic Evidence. Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, 30(2).

FBI Expanded Homicide Table 8. FBI Website. 2006-2010.

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