Sean talks to Atlantic writer Tyler Austin Harper about the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, and why liberals are missing the point about American gun culture and the right to bear arms. 

Beyond that, Tyler asks an important question: If you really believe we’re sliding toward authoritarianism, how can you argue that the public should disarm? 

Host: Sean Illing (@SeanIlling)

Guest: Tyler Austin Harper (@Tyler_A_Harper)

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