Moms Demand Action

Moms Demand Action advocate KRISTIN BOWEN says staying informed is just one of the ways we as volunteers, as voters, as citizens can come together to "reduce gun violence in all of its forms." July 17, 2023

Moms Demand Action volunteers KRISTIN BOWEN and CATEY TERRY join us to debunk some well-known, gun-related myths that often find their way into the headlines. Myths like: "mass shootings are the primary reason for gun-related deaths in the U.S." (nope!); or this one: "nothing can be done." (Again, not true!) April 4, 2023

The Missouri chapter of Moms Demand Action is hosting an online event next month that recognizes the "role of survivors in our work to end gun violence," and you're invited! Guests: CATEY TERRY and KRISTIN BOWEN January 24, 2023

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Moms Demand Action advocates/volunteers, CATEY TERRY and KRISTIN BOWEN, join us to raise awareness for, in particular, gun-related domestic violence: "if there's a gun in the home, the woman is five times more likely to die than if there's no weapon in the house." Prevention starts with common sense; taking action starts with state and federal legislators. October 14, 2022

Looking for "an easy way to jump into gun violence prevention"? 20 minutes of your time each week is all it takes to be a part of something called the 'Summer Action Series', sponsored by Moms Demand Action! Guests: KRISTIN BOWEN and CATEY TERRY July 6, 2022

Today's guests, CATEY TERRY and KRISTIN BOWEN, encourage everyone to download a new app for your smartphone that will be the go-to source for all-things Moms Demand Action. April 18, 2022

Did you know that the United States has a gun death rate 11x that of comparable nations? That's just one of many facts Moms Demand Action members CATEY TERRY and KRISTIN BOWEN share with us as we recognize National Gun Violence Survivors Week on today's show. February 2, 2022

Moms Demands Action members CATEY TERRY and KRISTIN BOWEN encourage everyone to take a moment on November 18, a.k.a. National Injury Prevention Day, to recognize preventable dangers to children around the home and elsewhere: "don't leave your firearm in the glovebox of your car, for example." November 15, 2021

Moms Demand Action wants gun owners to take special care in storing their firearm(s) and 'Be SMART' - that's the name of their outreach program and also an acronym for Secure Model Ask Recognize Tell. "We know as adults that it's on us to keep our kids safe." Guests: CATEY TERRY and KRISTIN BOWEN August 16, 2021

It's baaack! Olivet Christian Church's annual chicken barbecue returns for its 63rd year on June 19th. JULIA JACKSON tells us how it will work and which two mid-Missouri non-profit organizations will benefit from this popular fundraiser. Also, Moms Demand Action advocates KRISTIN BOWEN and CATEY TERRY want to see everyone wearing orange this Friday in honor of "those taken and wounded by gun violence, and to demand a future free from gun violence." (3:45) May 31, 2021