At least 18 people are dead, and 13 others are injured following mass shootings at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Maine on Wednesday night. Dr. Sharven Taghavi, the director of Acute Care Surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine, reflects on the tragedy. He also discusses research that links structural racism and mass shootings. Plus, Dr. Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon, talks with Rose about his latest book, "The Bodies Keep Coming," that aims to confront gun violence, health inequities and systemic racism.

<p>At least 18 people are dead, and 13 others are injured following <a href="https://apnews.com/article/lewiston-maine-shootings-49da6d06a8b5a15d3b619b3927bc33ff" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mass shootings</a> at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Maine on Wednesday night. <a href="https://medicine.tulane.edu/departments/surgery-trauma-critical-care/faculty/sharven-taghavi-md-mph-ms-facs-fccp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Sharven Taghavi</a>, the director of Acute Care Surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine, reflects on the tragedy. He also discusses <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/19/us/mass-shootings-structural-racism/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">research that links structural racism and mass shootings</a>. Plus, Dr. Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon, talks with Rose about his latest book, <a href="https://brianwilliamsmd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"The Bodies Keep Coming,"</a> that aims to confront gun violence, health inequities and systemic racism.</p>

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<p>"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.</p>