On the Bill Martinez Radio Show: To Discuss Media Spin on Gun Control Doesn’t Match Voters’ Opinions

Nov 21, 2022 | Radio

Dr. John Lott talked to Bill Martinez on his national radio show about how easily public opinion polling can distort, rather than illuminate, peoples’ true feelings on gun control. Red flag laws are the top priority of Democrats and gun control advocates. Polls show that Americans overwhelmingly support these measures, but the polling doesn’t really gauge whether Americans understand how these laws operate. See also Dr. Lott’s piece at Real Clear Politics titled: “Media Spin on Gun Control Doesn’t Match Voters’ Opinions.”

(Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from 10:32 to 10:58 AM ET)

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