Alix Spiegel

Andy Mills, a senior audio producer for The New York Times, dives into the motivations behind increased gun sales amid upcoming elections. He shares insights from first-time buyers grappling with fears of political unrest. Alix Spiegel, also from The Times, discusses how three women of color in North Carolina are shifting their views on gun ownership due to societal pressures and violence. Reid J. Epstein offers expert analysis on political violence and election security, underscoring the anxieties that have propelled a wave of self-defense preparations across America.