How Did the NRA Build a Culture War Organization?

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The n r a has done a very good job over the last few decades trying to make membership in the n ra synonymous with being a gun owner. It wanted to be that organization that stood between the government and its members on all sorts of issues unrelated to guns. After sandyhook, after the shooting at sandy hook, the enne ray kind of made itself into a culture war organization.

The NRA has been unbelievably successful in achieving its goals. Now, it's falling apart. How is that possible? On the show today is National Public Radio's Washington Investigative Correspondent and author Tim Mak. You can check out his book, Misfire, at factuallypod.com/books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.