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On WPHT Afternoon Show: To Discuss the SAVE America Act and a Landmark Second Amendment Ruling

Aug 6, 2026 | Radio

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Dr. John Lott appeared on WPHT Afternoons with Mike Opelka in Philadelphia to discuss his new op-ed at Townhall (“Why We Need the SAVE America Act“) and the latest one at Real Clear Politics (“The Second Amendment Opinion That Scrambled the Partisan Script“).

(Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 3:35 to 3:52 PM ET)

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