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Ep. 740: The Gunslingers

The MeatEater Podcast

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The Glorification of Gunfighters in Journalism

This chapter examines the sensationalism in journalism regarding gunfighters, focusing on how heroic narratives often overshadow their violent realities. It highlights the fascination of local communities with these figures, using examples like Wild Bill Longley to illustrate the gap between myth and factual evidence.

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