Future Hindsight How the NRA Radicalized America: Ryan Busse
Thursday, October 13th, 2022
Ryan Busse is a former firearms executive, Senior Policy Advisor to Giffords, and author of Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry That Radicalized America. We discuss how guns are intricately interwoven through our democratic division and radicalization in our everyday lives and in our politics.
The assault weapons ban helped codify societal norms. In the years after the legislation lapsed, the culture of hatred, division, fear, and conspiracy became widespread. In fact, this culture became useful to the NRA to drive political outcomes. Legislation that re-establishes norms of responsible behavior is critical to controlling radicalization. Busse argues that we can start with outlawing open-carry armed intimidation across the nation.
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Credits:
Host: Mila Atmos
Guests: Ryan Busse
Executive Producer: Mila Atmos
Producers: Zack Travis and Sara Burningham