Why The Weapon Choice In The Attempted Assassination Matters

Update: 2024-07-15

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We talk about the weapon the shooter used in the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter Todd Frankel explains how the AR-15 became an icon of gun culture and a favored weapon for mass shooters.

Also, Ken Tucker revisits Stevie Wonder's album Fulfillingness' First Finale for its 50th anniversary.

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Why The Weapon Choice In The Attempted Assassination Matters

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Why The Weapon Choice In The Attempted Assassination Matters

Why The Weapon Choice In The Attempted Assassination Matters