Gun violence prevention, Redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit released

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Former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
The Mar-a-Lago estate on July 10, 2019, in Palm Beach, Fla. Former President Donald Trump says the FBI is conducting a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate. Spokespeople for the FBI and the Justice Department did not return messages seeking comment Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo

The Department of Justice released a redacted affidavit it used to initiate the search of former President Trump’s home. We find out more about what the document reveals about the classified documents recovered from the estate. We also find out how principles of disease prevention are being used to predict and prevent gun violence.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Katelyn Jetelina Guest
  • Scott Anderson Guest