The NPR Politics Podcast

Weekly Roundup: November 11th

Nov 12, 2021

Explore the intricate ideological divisions within America as a new Pew Research study reveals nine political groups. Discover the NRA's evolving response to the Columbine tragedy and its implications for gun rights. Delve into the organization's PR strategies during crises, showcasing their steadfast stance despite changing political landscapes. Plus, enjoy a heartwarming segment about a 105-year-old athlete, blending humor and nostalgia around shared cultural moments, highlighting resilience in the face of challenges.

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Intro

2min

Divisions and Dynamics in American Politics

8min

Uncovering Internal Struggles of the NRA After Columbine

3min

Navigating Controversy: The NRA's PR Tactics

4min

The NRA's Changing Dynamics and Celebrating Unlikely Achievements

2min

Celebrating Resilience and Relatability

7min

Pew is out with an extensive look at nine different ideological groups latent in America's political divides. And the National Rifle Association struggled with how to respond to the 1999 mass shooting at Columbine High School, but its eventual course of action reveals a lot about the group's behavior in the subsequent two decades.

This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, acting congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and Washington investigations correspondent Tim Mak.

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