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On Chicago’s WIND: People are badly misinformed about how much violent crime involves guns

Jun 9, 2022 | Radio

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Dr. John Lott appeared on Chicago’s Shaun Thompson Show on WIND-AM to discuss Dr. Lott’s new piece at Real Clear Politics titled: “When Misinformation Drives Bad Policy.”

(Wednesday, May 18, 2022, from 6:05 to 6:22 PM)

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