Hate Crimes, Gun Violence, and St. Louis County Politics

10/08/2025 8 min
Hate Crimes, Gun Violence, and St. Louis County Politics

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Episode Synopsis

John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss a troubling anti-Semitic incident in Clayton involving graffiti and burned cars, the broader rise of anti-Semitism in the U.S., and the role of conspiracy theories and social media in spreading hate. They examine the ongoing wave of mass shootings, the debate over the right to bear arms versus the push for gun control, and how the Republican Party is responding. The conversation also covers the upcoming St. Louis County Executive race between Brian Williams and Sam Page, potential legal hurdles for Page, and the spread of irrational beliefs on college campuses.