The Carousel Podcast 198. Lawyers, Guns, and AI
May 17, 2025
Lee Grader, a writer at Enbloc Press specializing in guns and politics, dives deep into the nuanced interplay between Second Amendment rights and artificial intelligence. He discusses his ideological journey within right-wing identities while tackling the polarizing figure of James Lindsay and his controversial takes on race and Marxism. Grader also explores how public scrutiny can alter personas and motivations, alongside a detailed analysis of the evolution of gun laws, contrasting past restrictions with recent successes for gun rights activists.
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Gun Laws Are Improving Over Time
- Gun laws, especially for concealed and open carry, have improved since the 80s and 90s.
- Despite public fears, 2A rights have been one of the few consistent right-wing legislative successes recently.
COVID's Impact on Gun Rights
- Government overreach increased during COVID with lockdowns and mandates.
- Despite expectations, this hasn't led to major pushback or doomsday scenarios from gun rights activists.
Gun Rights Are A Rare Right Wing Win
- The gun rights movement stands out as a rare issue on the right that consistently scores legislative wins.
- Other conservative issues mostly face losses or stagnation over recent decades.