25. The Marketing of Fear: Selling Guns to America (Ep 3)
Journey Through Time
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Militias and Gun Culture in Contemporary America
This chapter examines the emergence of militias in the 2020s, tracing their origins to political backlash and their involvement in key events like the Capitol attack. It analyzes the evolving interpretations of the Second Amendment and recent Supreme Court rulings that impact gun ownership laws, particularly with the rise of constitutional carry. Furthermore, the chapter discusses the militarization of American society and the influence of the National Rifle Association amidst changing public perceptions of guns as tied to identity and self-defense.
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