violence

In the wake of the Aurora movie theater massacre, a look at gun culture and violence in the U.S. Many assert that the media (movies, tv, and video games in particular) contribute to our culture of violence. Or is it our historic celebration of guns and power, in the name of liberty, that leads to these mass murders? And why is it young, white males who perpetrate the majority of mass killings? Midday culture commentator Sheri Parks helps to answer these difficult and polarizing questions.

We take a look at the history of the Baltimore Sun; Shock Trauma surgeon Dr. Carnell Cooper on Promoting Healthy Alternatives for Teens; a conversation with the Maryland-based trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom; and a look at the best–and worst–movie adaptations of children’s books.