Beste The Reload Podcast podcasts (2024)

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The Murder Rate Nosedives (with Crime Data Analyst Jeff Asher) 34:23

4d ago34:23

34:23

This week, we're looking at crime data and the unprecedented drop in the murder rate. That's why we have Jeff Asher from AH Datalytics back on the show. He has been following and reporting crime data for decades, and he explains how dramatic the downturn in murder is compared to the incredible spike we saw just a few years ago. He said 2023 saw a r…

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VP Candidates Square Off on Firearms Policy; Gun Sales Ramp Up as Election Nears 38:58

6d ago38:58

38:58

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I recap the Vice Presidential debate, where the candidates at the top of the ticket were asked substantive gun policy questions for the first time all season. We also unpack the latest monthly gun sale data showing a trend of rising sales heading into the election. We wrap up with a discussion on the Massachuse…

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California Gun-Rights Lawyer on 20 Years of Fighting Kamala Harris in Court 39:37

11d ago39:37

39:37

This week, we broke a major story about Kamala Harris's record backing a total handgun ban in San Francisco. As District Attorney in 2005, Harris supported Proposition H. It banned the sale, purchase, and even possession of pistols by nearly every city resident. The measure never went into effect, but only because gun-rights activists won the court…

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Harris's Past Support for Handgun Confiscation Comes to Light; Gun-Control Groups Blowout NRA in Fundraising 50:23

13d ago50:23

50:23

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I talk about Kamala Harris' past support for a San Francisco ballot measure that banned the sale and possession of handguns during her time as the city's District Attorney and what bearing that might have in the current election. We also talk about new FEC records showing the NRA trailing the national gun right…

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Has the 2024 Gun Debate Already Ended? (Ft. Cam Edwards) 51:37

18d ago51:37

51:37

This week, we're turning our attention to the presidential race. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris seem to have found their message on guns and are sticking to it. Assassination attempts, a major school shooting, and the race tightening haven't moved voters. Neither has any of that moved the candidates themselves. So, we've got Bearing Arms editor Cam…

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Voters Give Edge to Harris on 'Gun Violence', Collins Introduces Military 'Red Flag' Bill 49:33

20d ago49:33

49:33

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I talk about new polling data showing voters trust Kamala Harris more on the issue of "gun violence" despite ranking the issue low on their list of priorities this election. We also talk about the political implications of young women moving way to the left on the issue of guns. Finally, we wrap up with a discu…

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Semafor's Dave Weigel on the Debate and Harris's Handgun 1:02:22

25d ago1:02:22

1:02:22

This week, we're reacting to the debate. That's why I've got one of the top political reporters in the country on the show. Dave Weigel is a writer for Semafor, who runs their Americana newsletter. He has been covering national politics across major outlets for decades now. He is one of the best-sourced reporters out there. He said Kamala Harris br…

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NRA Board Adopts Reform Plan; Polling Shows Increased Support for Gun Control 48:38

27d ago48:38

48:38

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss my time in Texas covering the NRA's latest board meeting, where the group came to an agreement on a reform plan but failed to overhaul its legal strategy after a marathon executive session. We also discuss new corruption allegations against the group in a recently filed lawsuit from a former employee,…

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The Dispatch's Steve Hayes on the 2024 Gun Debate, Georgia School Shooting Fallout 42:49

1M ago42:49

42:49

This week, we've got one of the nation's premier political analysts on the show. Steve Hayes, co-founder of The Dispatch, joined us to discuss the state of the 2024 gun debate. He gave his take on the path Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have taken in their respective campaigns. Then he turned to how the recent mass shooting at a Georgia High School…

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Legal and Political Fallout from the Georgia Shooting; NRA Board Set to Vote on Reform Plan 42:13

1M ago42:13

42:13

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover the early political and legal fallout from the Georgia High School shooting, including what it could mean for the Presidential race as well as the trend of criminally charging the parents of mass shooters. We also talk about a new political ad campaign launched by gun control group March for Our Lives a…

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Gun-Rights Lawyer Matt Larosiere on a Federal Judge Ruling Against the Machinegun Ban 59:47

1M ago59:47

59:47

This week, we're covering the very first time since the Supreme Court handed down the Bruen ruling that a federal judge has struck down the machinegun ban. That may have implications for not just the ban itself but the law it is housed under: The National Firearms Act (NFA). That's why we've got a gun-rights lawyer who has handled NFA cases. Matt L…

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Gun-Control Groups Outraise Gun-Rights Groups; Appeals Court Strikes Down Gun Ban for Pot Users 45:57

1M ago45:57

45:57

Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I cover the latest federal campaign finance numbers showing gun control groups outraising the NRA and other gun rights organizations in the lead up to the election. We also talk about a pair of federal appeals court rulings, one striking down the federal gun ban for marijuana users and the other striking down M…

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The Gun Collective's Jon Patton on YouTube's Latest Crackdown on Firearms Content 46:37

2M ago46:37

46:37

This week, we're talking about a major moderation issue on YouTube. It's not the first time we've discussed this. It probably won't be the last, either. But this time the platform is deleting videos and, potentially, whole channels focused on gun content after a new policy update that's only partially written out. I talked with YouTube spokespeople…

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Harris, DNC go Heavy on Guns in Contrast to Trump's RNC 38:24

2M ago38:24

38:24

Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman is on vacation this week. So, Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski hosts the news update. He gives a recap of how the Democratic National Convention approached guns. From the platform, to the keynote speeches, to an entire programing block in primetime on the final day the DNC highlighted gun control. Kamala Harris also…

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Pistol Brace Inventor on His Win Over the ATF 57:59

2M ago57:59

57:59

The pistol brace ban just racked up another legal loss. A panel on the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the ban. That puts it in legal peril in a whole new federal circuit. And this case is the one led by the company that pioneered the accessory, SB Tactical. That's why we have SB Tactical Founder Alex Bosco on the show to give his rea…

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Bruen Decision Grows in Popularity; Biden Pistol Brace Ban Loses in Court 46:35

2M ago46:35

46:35

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover new polling data showing that the Supreme Court's recognition of public gun carry rights is more popular than ever. We also analyze the likelihood of the Supreme Court agreeing to hear an assault weapon case later this year, as well as a new Fox News poll showing voters trust Donald Trump over Kamala Ha…

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New York Times Columnist David French on Gun Politics in the 2024 Election 55:46

2M ago55:46

55:46

This week saw a lot of developments surrounding guns in the 2024 presidential election. After walking back her support for a mandatory buyback of AR-15s and the like, Kamala Harris doubled down on her support for a slew of other gun restrictions by selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her VP. Then Donald Trump broke his recent silence on guns b…

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Harris Doubles Down on Gun Control with VP Pick; Trump Defends AR-15s 45:02

2M ago45:02

45:02

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover Kamala Harris' VP pick and what it says about the ticket's gun policy strategy. We then turn to Donald Trump's latest attack on Harris for her gun control stances and why it stands out after months of silence on the issue. We also explain why the Fourth Circuit's latest "assault weapon" ban ruling is th…

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We Answer Your Gun Politics Questions 45:38

2M ago45:38

45:38

This week, we're answering Reload Members' questions on the podcast. So much has happened in the last few weeks. The NRA's corruption just reached its end stage. Although, there are still some potentially decisive decisions for the judge to make. The Democrats just swapped out Joe Biden for Kamala Harris. Then Harris's campaign walked back her most…

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NRA Avoids Court Monitor; Harris Campaign Walks Back Gun Confiscation 34:18

2M ago34:18

34:18

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the legal consequences the NRA could face now that the remedies phase of its trial has all but concluded. We also cover Kamala Harris' latest flip flop on AR-15 confiscation as well as a federal judge's recent decision to strike down New Jersey's ban on the very same weapons. Finally, we discuss big n…

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National Review's Charles Cooke on How Kamala Harris Shakes Up 2024 Gun Politics 44:17

2M ago44:17

44:17

Another week, another wild series of events in the 2024 presidential race. This time, the Democratic ticket was entirely upended, and Kamala Harris all but wrapped up her position at the top. To discuss how this affects gun politics, we've got National Review's Charles Cooke back on the show for the first time in a while. Cooke said that Harris has…

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Kamala Harris Shifts Party Left on Guns; Gun Control Groups Outraise NRA 46:48

3M ago46:48

46:48

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I talk about Kamala Harris' new role at the top of the Democratic ticket for November and what it signals for the party's stance on guns. We also cover the latest reported fundraising totals of the major gun advocacy groups and what they say about the relative stature of gun rights vs. gun control organizations…

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The Fallout of the Trump Assassination Attempt and RNC on Gun Politics (Ft. Cam Edwards) 49:39

3M ago49:39

49:39

It has been just over a week since somebody shot and tried to kill Donald Trump. In that time, the RNC has come and gone. Gun policy was nowhere to be found. What does all that mean for the short and long-term prospects of the gun-rights movement? That's the question we've brought Bearing Arms editor Cam Edwards on to the show to help us answer. He…

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RNC Silent on Guns; NRA Trial Starts Back Up 42:03

3M ago42:03

42:03

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover the 2024 RNC coming to a close without so much as a single mention of gun policy and what that might mean for the politics of the gun rights movement. We then turn to a recapping of where things stand with the NRA in the second phase of its New York corruption trial. Finally we wrap up with a discussion…

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NRA Board Member Explains Attempt to Intervene in Group's Corruption Trial 50:32

3M ago50:32

50:32

This week, we're turning our attention back to the National Rifle Association. Just as the nation's largest gun-rights group heads back to a Manhattan courtroom for the final phase of its civil corruption trial, one of the leading reformers on its board has made a last-ditch effort to intervene. Phil Journey joins the show to explain why he emailed…

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GOP Platform Drops Gun Policy; NRA Membership Numbers Revealed 1:00:28

3M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the GOP's first new platform in 8 years dropping almost all of the party's gun policy promises and what that means for the future of gun voters. We also discuss newly released NRA documents revealing the true extent of the group's membership decline and the ongoing arguments surrounding its attempts t…

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Bruen Critic Law Professor Jake Charles Reacts to Rahimi Ruling 47:25

3M ago47:25

47:25

In Rahimi, the Supreme Court recently handed down its first application of the Bruen test for Second Amendment cases. With the Court passing on new Second Amendment cases and remanding several in its final conference of the term, its opinion in Rahimi will be the thing most lower courts look to for guidance during at least the near future. That's w…

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SCOTUS Sidesteps More Gun Cases; How Chevron’s Demise Impacts Firearms Litigation 49:57

3M ago49:57

49:57

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the Supreme Court’s refusal to take up any new Second Amendment cases ahead of next term. We then turned to a discussion of whether the demise of the Chevron doctrine makes any difference in gun rights lawsuits. Finally, we wrap up by covering a pair of novel California gun laws that went into effect …

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The Push to Codify Ukrainian Gun Rights (Ft. The Counteroffensive's Tim Mak) 37:53

3M ago37:53

37:53

This week, we've got a guest coming to us straight from the middle of a war zone. Tim Mak joins the show from Kyiv, Ukraine. He's an experienced war correspondent who has worked for leading news outlets and founded his own independent publication just over a year ago to cover the war in Ukraine on the ground. The Counteroffensive publishes original…

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First Presidential Debate Skips Gun Policy; More Fallout From SCOTUS Second Amendment Ruling 46:59

3M ago46:59

46:59

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the lack of discussion on gun policy during the first Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. We also cover the ongoing fallout from the Supreme Court's Rahimi decision, including Justice Thomas' dissent and the DOJ's request for more clarity from the Court on gun rights for felons. Fi…

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2A Scholar David Kopel Reacts to Major Supreme Court Ruling 46:12

4M ago46:12

46:12

The Supreme Court handed down its first Second Amendment ruling in two years on Friday. It's also the first case where The Court applied the test it developed in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. Those facts alone mean US v. Rahimi will hold a great deal of influence on gun cases across the nation. So, we've got one of the top p…

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Supreme Court Upholds Domestic Violence Restraining Order Gun Ban; Biden Bets on Gun Control 31:27

4M ago31:27

31:27

I detail the latest Supreme Court Second Amendment ruling on this week's episode of the News Update. Then I talk about President Biden's new gun control ad and the risk vs. reward of his strategy in centering his call for new firearms restrictions as the election nears. I also go over an on-the-ground report from The Counteroffensive out of Ukraine…

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Hunter Biden's Gun Convictions and the NRA's New CEO (Ft. Bearing Arms' Cam Edwards) 1:01:41

4M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

This week, a jury found the President's son guilty of federal gun felonies. We've got one of the country's best and most prolific gun writers on the show to discuss that development. Cam Edwards is the editor of Bearing Arms and the host of Cam and Company. He said he wasn't surprised by Hunter Biden's conviction but wasn't necessarily celebrating …

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Bump Stock Ban 40:25

4M ago40:25

40:25

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I walk through the Supreme Court's ruling striking down the ATF's bump stock ban as unlawful. We also discuss what the ruling might mean for President Biden's gun executive orders and what it might say about the Justices' appetite for striking down machine gun bans. Plus, we cover the interesting politics of a …

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YouTube Further Restricts Gun Videos (Ft. Active Self Protection's John Correia) 55:09

4M ago55:09

55:09

This week, we're discussing the new restrictions YouTube has put on gun content. That's why we've got the head of one of the largest gun channels on the platform. John Correia runs Active Self Protection, which has generated over 1.8 billion views on videos analyzing real-world self-defense encounters. He's also spent nearly a decade dealing with Y…

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The Practical Realities of Trump Becoming a Prohibited Person 44:47

4M ago44:47

44:47

This week, we saw the first felony conviction of a former president. Obviously, the verdict will have all sorts of complications and consequences for Donald Trump. One of them is the fact he'll now be a prohibited person. He won't be allowed to buy or even possess guns. To discuss the details of what that will look like, we have federal litigator a…

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Donald Trump Loses His Gun Rights; Supreme Court Sides with NRA 44:57

4M ago44:57

44:57

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions and what they mean for his position as the gun rights candidate in the 2024 Presidential election race. We also talk about the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in favor of the NRA’s free speech claims against New York officials. Plus, we cover the narrow loss of a …

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NRA Reformer Reacts to New Leadership 57:14

5M ago57:14

57:14

This week, we're talking to one of the men who led the effort to reform the NRA from within. Phillip Journey has been an outspoken critic of the corruption that unfolded at the gun group during Wayne LaPierre's tenure, and he's been trying to fix the problems from within for nearly half a decade now. That work appears to be coming to fruition now. …

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NRA Elects New Reformer-Supported Leadership, Still Faces Financial Challenges 53:07

5M ago53:07

53:07

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss my time in Dallas covering the 2024 NRA Annual Meeting, where reformers had major success in getting their preferred candidates into top leadership positions. We also discuss what the leadership turnover says about the group's ability to reform itself moving forward, especially in light of its latest …

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The Second Amendment Implications of Hawaii Legalizing Butterfly Knives (Ft. Alan Beck) 54:33

5M ago54:33

54:33

This week, we have one of the most successful Second Amendment litigators on the show to talk about the surprising outcome of his latest case. Hawaii legalized the possession and open carry of most bladed weapons a few days ago. That came as a bit of a shock to Second Amendment activists in the state, including our guest Alan Beck. While he had alr…

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Previewing the NRA's First Meeting Since Corruption Verdict; Brooklyn Man Gets 10 Years for Gun Building 53:19

5M ago53:19

53:19

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss my upcoming trip to Dallas to cover the 2024 NRA Annual Meeting and what signs to look for to determine if the group will make substantive reforms or stay its current course. Plus, we discuss the latest in the Dexter Taylor case after a Brooklyn judge sentenced the engineer to 10 years in prison for h…

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The State of the Gun-Rights Movement (Ft. The Dispatch's Kevin Williamson) 52:31

5M ago52:31

52:31

This week, we're doing a guest swap. I was on The Dispatch Live with Kevin Williamson a few days ago. So, he graciously agreed to join me on The Weekly Reload Podcast. We covered some ground on where the gun-rights movement stands today on his show, but there was a lot left to get at. Will Trump turn away from gun-rights activists like he did with …

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NRA Leadership Still Flying Private; Appeals Court Sends Hunter Biden Gun Case to Trial 46:28

5M ago46:28

46:28

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss The Reload's exclusive reporting on NRA President Charles Cotton's private jet travel. We also talk about Hunter Biden's federal gun charges being upheld by a federal appeals court. Plus, we cover the failure of an "assault weapon" ban in Colorado, a bill going after Glock handguns in New York, and th…

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The Shooting Champion Raising $100k to Prevent Gun Suicides 45:10

5M ago45:10

45:10

This week, we're talking about a new effort to reduce gun suicides. That's why we have shooting champion Chris Cheng on the show. The winner of Top Shot season four is trying to raise money for mental health screenings and treatment. He is matching up to $5,000 of small-dollar donations in an effort to raise $100,000 for Walk The Talk America (WTTA…

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Biden Admin Finalizes Gun Export Restrictions; NRA Members Vote in Reformers 50:00

5M ago50:00

50:00

Host Jake Fogleman and I discuss the Biden administration's new rule to restrict firearms exports. We also talk about the Fifth Circuit's ruling upholding enhanced background checks for 18-to-20 year olds and why the results of the latest NRA board elections suggest the members are pushing for change. Plus, we cover my new piece in The Dispatch and…

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Law Professor Jonathan Adler on the Supreme Court's New "Ghost Gun" Case 52:47

5M ago52:47

52:47

The Supreme Court has decided to take up another gun case. Although, it's another one that doesn't touch on the Second Amendment. This time, the Court will decide if the ATF's rule restricting unfinished frames and receivers is an unlawful overreach of the agency's power. Jonathan Adler, a law professor at Case Western Reserve University, joins the…

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Trump Jr. Pitched to Lead NRA as Gun-Control Groups Outraise Gun-Rights Movement 45:00

6M ago45:00

45:00

Host Jake Fogleman and Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski discuss an NRA board member pitching Donald Trump Jr. to become the group's new leader. Meanwhile, FEC records show the group continues to be outraised by gun control advocates. Plus, they cover the ongoing permitless carry push in North Carolina and the continued spread of gun store MCC bans i…

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Crime Data Analyst Jeff Asher Explains 2024's Murder and Mass Shooting Decline 45:51

6M ago45:51

45:51

The murder rate is falling again, and mass shootings have been absent so far this year. This is good news, but it's also a bit confusing. Why is the murder rate dropping after several years of increasing? Is the same effect happening with mass shootings? Does the data show the two are connected? That's why we've got data analyst Jeff Asher back on …

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Report Finds Americans Own 717 Million ‘Large Capacity’ Magazines; DC Settles NRA Lawsuit 38:26

6M ago38:26

38:26

Host Jake Fogleman and Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski discuss Maine's new waiting period and background check laws, a new Iowa Bill allowing armed teachers, and an update on Colorado's push to ban "assault weapons." They also cover a new industry study showing the popularity of so-called large-capacity magazines, and why the government of Washingt…

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How the National Journalism Center and I Are Training New Reporters on Gun Politics 49:12

6M ago49:12

49:12

This week, we're doing something a bit different. I've been working with the National Journalism Center for a long time. They have a great program to train up and coming reporters. And we've been doing a range day as part of that training in recent years. So, the program's director T. Becket Adams joined me on the show to discuss what our gun repor…

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