Jeet Heer explains the GOP's Speaker of the House candidates. Ruth Ben Ghiat discusses criminals in the Republican Party following the authoritarian handbook. Josh Koskoff outlines his lawsuit against Remington seeking justice for shooting survivors.
The GOP faces a devil's bargain with flawed Speaker of the House candidates.
The Republican Party has shifted towards authoritarianism, prioritizing loyalty to the leader.
Holding the gun industry accountable for their actions and shedding light on their marketing strategies is crucial.
Deep dives
Suing the Gun Industry for Mass Shootings
Josh Cosgrove, a lawyer, discusses his efforts to hold gun manufacturers accountable for mass shootings, using consumer protection laws in Connecticut. He explains that victims of mass shootings have not had the same consumer protection rights as victims of other products, due to special protections granted to the gun industry by Congress. Cosgrove emphasizes the importance of holding the gun industry responsible for their actions and shedding light on their marketing strategies and business practices. He argues that the gun industry should be held to the same ethical and moral standards as other industries.
The Autocratic Republican Party
Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author of 'Strongmen' and publisher of the Substack Lucid, discusses the shift of the Republican Party towards authoritarianism. She explains that the party has become openly autocratic, prioritizing loyalty to the leader and disregarding democratic principles. Ben-Ghiat highlights the obsession with violence within the party and its alignment with other autocratic parties around the world. She argues that the GOP's fixation on corruption and disregard for transparency and accountability undermines democracy and the functioning of government.
Challenges in Suing Gun Companies
Josh Cosgrove, a lawyer, shares his experience in pursuing lawsuits against gun manufacturers in the wake of the Sandy Hook school shooting. He discusses the special protections granted to the gun industry by Congress, which makes it difficult to hold them accountable for mass shootings. Cosgrove highlights the lack of accountability and responsibility within the gun industry and the need for corporate America to act responsibly in matters that pose a grave risk to public safety.
Discovering the Gun Industry's Practices
Josh Cosgrove, a lawyer, explains the importance of the discovery process in unveiling the questionable practices of the gun industry. He recounts his experience in the Sandy Hook lawsuit, where they were able to gather information about the marketing strategies and business decisions of the gun conglomerate involved. Cosgrove emphasizes the lack of ethical considerations within the industry and the devastating consequences of their profit-driven approach.
The Need for Accountability in the Gun Industry
Josh Cosgrove, a lawyer, highlights the importance of holding the gun industry accountable and shedding light on their practices. He argues that the gun industry should be held to the same standards as other industries in terms of public safety and ethical conduct. Cosgrove emphasizes the need for diversity and ethical considerations in boardrooms to prevent the reckless marketing and sale of firearms, especially to children and young demographics.
Jeet Heer explains the devil's bargain that the GOP faces with their flawed Speaker of the House candidates. Author Ruth Ben Ghiat details how all the criminals within the Republican Party play right into the authoritarian handbook. Lawyer Josh Koskoff outlines his lawsuit against the gun company Remington with the aim of delivering justice to shooting survivors.
