This chapter explores the impact of the fatal shooting of Philando Castile on Professor Carol Anderson, prompting reflections on the second amendment rights of black individuals in America. It delves into the complexities and fears surrounding legal gun ownership for black people amidst incidents of police violence and societal perceptions.
By the end of this podcast Economist correspondent Tamara Gilkes Borr might own a gun. Recently, Tamara fired a gun for the first time and was shocked by how it made her feel. That moment started her on a personal odyssey to meet other Black gun owners and find out why, in contemporary America, she might want - or need - a gun.
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