Topic: Parkland Shooting

3 chapters across the catalog

Batu
Episode 1435 3:13:03 - 3:16:28

1435: Batu

FBI Settlement with Parkland Shooting Survivors

The Justice Department finalized a $127 million settlement with survivors and families of the 2018 Parkland high school shooting. The settlement resolves lawsuits alleging the FBI was negligent in failing to act on specific tips regarding the gunman, Nicholas Cruz, prior to the massacre.

Undercount of Color
Episode 1020 2:30:35 - 2:33:29

1020: Undercount of Color

David Hogg, Media Narrative Discrepancies

The hosts point out conflicting stories from Parkland student activist David Hogg regarding his location during the shooting. While Hogg initially claimed to be in class, a later interview suggested he rode his bike to the school after the event started to record video. The discussion focuses on the potential for "blowback" when the media elevates young activists whose stories may have inconsistencies.

Ghost Guns
Episode 1008 12:30 - 18:38

1008: Ghost Guns

Parkland School Shooting, Nicholas Cruz Custody Details

A mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, resulted in 17 fatalities and numerous injuries. The suspect, identified as former student Nicholas Cruz, was taken into custody after initially attempting to blend in with fleeing students. Reports indicate Cruz had a history of mental health issues and had previously been treated at a clinic, while witnesses described his prior fascination with firearms and knives.