Stay Tuned with Preet Guns, Law, and the Culture War (with John Feinblatt and Adam Winkler)
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Sep 11, 2025 
John Feinblatt, President of Everytown for Gun Safety, and Adam Winkler, a Constitutional scholar, engage in a compelling discussion on the complex landscape of gun violence in America. They dive into the challenges of legislative reforms and the cultural implications tied to gun rights. The duo highlights grassroots activism and the stark contrast between public support for gun control and pro-gun movements. They also explore the future of gun reform, emphasizing the need for political engagement and innovative approaches to ensure community safety amidst a deeply polarized atmosphere.
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Laws Strongly Affect Gun Death Rates
- John Feinblatt argues laws matter: states with stronger gun laws have far lower gun death rates.
- He cites Massachusetts versus Mississippi to show a roughly tenfold difference in gun death rates.
Intensity Trumps Poll Majorities
- Adam Winkler distinguishes breadth of support from depth of support for policies like universal background checks.
- He notes pro-gun advocates show greater intensity and primary voting power despite broad poll support for checks.
NRA Influence Has Diminished
- John says the NRA's power has drastically weakened, altering political dynamics in recent years.
- He links the NRA's decline to Republican politicians being less uniformly beholden on gun votes.