How America’s gun obsession really started

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This year, the U.S. has seen more than 270 mass shootings — and firearms remain the leading cause of death for American children and teens. But solutions appear largely out of reach. New York Times reporter Mike McIntire, a gun owner himself, traces how we...

Highlights

In this episode, we delve into America's complex relationship with firearms, exploring the historical roots of the Second Amendment, the evolution of the NRA into a political powerhouse, and the cultural and legal challenges that shape today's gun debate. Journalist Mike McIntire, a gun owner himself, offers a nuanced perspective on how we arrived at this point and what might lie ahead.

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Guns fundamentally changed the ease of killing.

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The NRA reinterpreted the Second Amendment to block gun regulation.

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Outrage hinders sensible gun policy.

Chapters

From Witness to Gun Owner: A Reporter's Journey into America's Gun Culture

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The NRA's Pivot: How a Democrat and a Court Case Redefined the Second Amendment

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Marketing, Laws, and the Path Forward: Can We Break the Cycle of Gun Violence?

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Transcript

Speaker 3: This is In Conversation from Apple News. I'm David Greene, in for Shumita Basu. Today, the surprising origins of U.S. gun laws. The United States saw another mass shooting last weekend at a Seattle food festival, where, as of this recording, off...