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'Guns & America' Examines The Nation's Relationship With Firearms

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On the left are screenshots from Idaho Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan's campaign ads. On the right, a screenshot (top) and photo (bottom) from Idaho Republican Gubernatorial candidate Brad Little's campaign material.

Guns &  America is a collaborative effort among ten pubic broadcasting entities across the country. Boise State Public Radio's Heath Druzin is covering gun issues in the Mountain West and he joins us to discuss the role firearms are playing in political branding.

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