Florida Shooting: Late-Night Hosts Praise Students Advocating for Gun Control | THR News

Florida Shooting: Late-Night Hosts Praise Students Advocating for Gun Control | THR News

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The transcript discusses the advocacy efforts of Parkland High School students for gun control following a tragic shooting. Despite a legislative setback in Florida, late-night hosts like Stephen Colbert and Trevor Noah praised the students' activism. The hosts highlighted the students' maturity and determination, contrasting it with the inaction of adults. On Comedy Central, Jordan Klepper featured student advocates who argued for stricter gun laws, emphasizing the need for a safer America. The discussion also touched on the ineffectiveness of arming teachers as a solution.

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What argument did the students make regarding their call for stricter gun laws?

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What was Carly Novell's response to the idea of arming teachers?

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