RBG, minority rule, and our looming legitimacy crisis

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You’re right to bear arms

Sean talks to Atlantic writer Tyler Austin Harper about the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, and why liberals are missing the point about American gun culture and the right to bear arms. Beyond that, Tyler asks an important question: If you really believe we’re sliding towa ...  Show more

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