TribCast: How effective is “hardening” schools? And where does the investigation into the Uvalde shooting stand?
Thousands of roses, handwritten notes, hundreds of candles and dozens of stuffed animals surrounded a fountain in the center of the City of Uvalde town square on May 29. (Kaylee Greenlee Beal For The Texas Tribune, Kaylee Greenlee Beal For The Texas Tribune)
TribCast: June 3, 2022
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On this week’s episode, James speaks with Kate and Josh about the effectiveness of “hardening ” schools to prevent mass shootings and where the investigation into the law enforcement response of the Uvalde shooting stands.
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