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'The Gun Machine' Ep. 6: How the NRA came into power

NPR
Published November 9, 2023 at 5:20 AM PST
Illustration by Diego Mallo
Illustration by Diego Mallo

Listen to the full episode here.

“The Gun Machine” series host Alain Stephens explains how the National Rifle Association amassed enough power and influence to pressure Congress for laws that benefit gun companies.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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