Gary Owen Laughs at Vlad Not Doing Interview with President Reagan Shooter in Person (Part 5)

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Comedian Gary Owen joins Vlad for a candid conversation that turns from Ronald Reagan to Vlad’s recent remote interview with John Hinckley Jr., the man who shot the sitting president in 1981. Vlad explains Hinckley’s obsession with *Taxi Driver*, Robert De Niro’s character, and Jodie Foster, as well as the court ruling that found him not guilty by reason of insanity and led to decades in a mental institution. Gary reacts with humor when he learns Vlad didn’t meet Hinckley in person, joking about the obvious safety concerns.

The discussion also covers the aftermath of the Reagan assassination attempt, the Secret Service response, injuries to others involved, and how the Hinckley case influenced public debate over insanity defenses. Owen then shares blunt views on criminal justice, confinement, and how society should handle dangerous offenders. Watch the full exchange for Gary Owen’s unfiltered perspective on one of America’s most infamous legal cases.