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Arms

Arms

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 Armed & Anxious is a three-part documentary podcast series examining how fear—shaped by crime, media, and uncertainty—drives gun ownership in America. Hosted by Miles Mercer, the series explores why gun sales surge during moments of crisis, how social media and viral crime content distort perceptions of risk, and what the evidence actually says about guns and home defense. Blending data analysis, historical context, and psychological insight, Armed & Anxious separates facts from fear, revealing the complex trade-offs between perceived safety and real-world risk in a nation deeply divided over guns
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Episodes
  • Arms - Armed & Anxious - Separating Facts from Fear with Miles Mercer.

    Arms - Armed & Anxious - Separating Facts from Fear with Miles Mercer.
    Jan 27 2026
    Armed & Anxious is a three-part documentary podcast series examining how fear—shaped by crime, media, and uncertainty—drives gun ownership in America. Hosted by Miles Mercer, the series explores why gun sales surge during moments of crisis, how social media and viral crime content distort perceptions of risk, and what the evidence actually says about guns and home defense. Blending data analysis, historical context, and psychological insight, Armed & Anxious separates facts from fear, revealing the complex trade-offs between perceived safety and real-world risk in a nation deeply divided over guns
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    This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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    1 min
  • Arms - Armed & Anxious - Separating Facts from Fear - Home Defense Myths vs. Realities

    Arms - Armed & Anxious - Separating Facts from Fear - Home Defense Myths vs. Realities
    Jan 27 2026
    In the final episode of Armed & Anxious, Miles Mercer separates popular home-defense myths from what the evidence actually shows. The episode examines how often home invasions really occur, what typically happens during burglaries, and how rarely defensive gun use unfolds the way it does in movies or political messaging. Drawing on crime statistics and public-health research, Episode Three weighs the potential benefits of firearms against the documented risks they introduce inside the home, including accidents, suicide, and domestic violence. The result is a clear-eyed look at whether guns truly make homes safer—or simply feel that way.
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    20 mins
  • Arms - Armed & Anxious - Separating Facts from Fear - Social Media Fear Cycles

    Arms - Armed & Anxious - Separating Facts from Fear - Social Media Fear Cycles
    Jan 27 2026
    “Social Media Fear Cycles” Episode Two of Armed & Anxious explores how social media has transformed Americans’ perception of crime and danger. Host Miles Mercer breaks down how algorithms prioritize fear-driven content—violent videos, crime headlines, and viral security footage—creating a constant sense of threat regardless of actual local risk. The episode examines platforms like Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and neighborhood apps, showing how repeated exposure to sensational crime fuels anxiety, normalizes gun ownership, and influences first-time buyers. By unpacking the mechanics behind these digital fear loops, Episode Two reveals how online environments quietly shape real-world decisions about safety and firearms.
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    23 mins
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