The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence ft Jens Ludwig

Dec 15, 2025
45 mins

Episode Description

In this episode of Money & Macro Talks, writer Alejandro Iribas De La Puerta sits down with economist Jens Ludwig for a deep, evidence-driven conversation on how to truly reduce gun violence in America. Drawing on insights from his book, The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence, Ludwig breaks down what interventions have actually worked, which policies have fallen short, and—most importantly—what can be done right now to save lives. A crucial, clear-eyed discussion on one of the most urgent issues of our time.

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