Press Play with Madeleine Brand
NRA seems powerful. But it’s disorganized and easily played, says ‘Misfire’ author
The story of the National Rifle Association involves infighting and backstabbing, million-dollar corruption, and a red-headed Russian spy. Little did the organization know, Donald Trump’s election would trigger their downfall.
The story of the National Rifle Association involves infighting and backstabbing, million-dollar corruption, and a red-headed Russian spy. Little did the organization know, Donald Trump’s election would trigger their downfall. NPR’s Tim Mak chronicles it all in his new book called “Misfire.”
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments today on a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks. The six conservative justices seem ready to uphold that law, overturning the precedent established in Roe v Wade in 1973.
And KCRW’s Evan Kleiman offers food-related gift ideas for this holiday.
In this episode
3 storiesSupreme Court seems likely to eviscerate Roe v. Wade after hearing major MS abortion case
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments today on a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks.
Read the story9 min‘Misfire’ dives into the chaos behind the seemingly powerful NRA
The story of the National Rifle Association involves infighting and backstabbing, million-dollar corruption, and a red-headed Russian spy. The new book "Misfire" chronicles it all.
Read the story30 minFood-related gift ideas: ‘History is Delicious’ book, sake subscription, city culinary tour, and more
Every year there are more foodie gifts from which to choose. These are a few of Evan Kleiman’s favorites.
Read the story11 min