Report showing graphic aftermath of mass shootings raises questions about avoiding images

The Washington Post published images of the damage caused by AR-15-style weapons in a series called “Terror on Repeat.” The report raised questions about whether the news media should show graphic images of the carnage it causes and does avoiding those images conceal the horror of that violence. William Brangham discussed that with Matea Gold. A warning: The images in this story are disturbing.

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