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    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.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Dec 1, 2021 • 49m Listen

    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.

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    1. 0:00

      Supreme 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.

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      9 min
    2. 8:54

      ‘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.

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      30 min
    3. 38:45

      Food-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.

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      11 min
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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:009 min

      Supreme Court seems likely to eviscerate Roe v. Wade after hearing major MS abortion case

    2. 8:5430 min

      ‘Misfire’ dives into the chaos behind the seemingly powerful NRA

    3. 38:4511 min

      Food-related gift ideas: ‘History is Delicious’ book, sake subscription, city culinary tour, and more

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