The Gun Lobby Responsible for Trump: Journey Through Time

10 August 2025 · 16m

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Alastair is joined by historian and co-host of Goalhanger’s Journey Through Time, Sarah Churchwell, to discuss their new series on the History of The National Rifle Association.

How did The National Rifle Association go from a sportsman’s organisation set up to improve marksmanship following the civil war to a for-profit group fighting gun regulation? Why did a convicted killer become one of the most influential figures in modern gun politics? How did the NRA gain so much control over the American President and the Supreme Court?

Listen to David Olusoga and Sarah Churchwell on Journey Through Time to get the full story.

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