# Gun Lobby on The No Agenda Show

Gun Lobby comes up in 4 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2012 to February 2018.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** December 2012 – February 2018
- **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Nra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nra.md), [Al Sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [Automatic Weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automatic-weapons.md), [Background Checks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/background-checks.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Drone Strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strikes.md), [Executive Action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-action.md), [Gun Violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-violence.md), [Loretta Lynch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loretta-lynch.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Al Sharpton, Automatic Weapons Misconception, Gun Lobby

- **Episode:** [1009: Best Codpiece](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-19
- **Time:** 1:26:19–1:27:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece/chapter/al-sharpton-automatic-weapons-misconception-gun-lobby.md

Al Sharpton is criticized for claiming on MSNBC that civilians can legally acquire "automatic military-style weapons." The hosts point out that automatic weapons have been heavily restricted since 1934 and are not used in these shootings. They argue that Sharpton and other pundits are intentionally spreading misinformation to inflame the gun control debate.

Keywords: [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [automatic weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automatic-weapons.md), [nra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nra.md), [gun lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-lobby.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md)

### President Obama Executive Actions on Gun Control

- **Episode:** [787: Climate Deaths](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/787-climate-deaths.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-03
- **Time:** 4:32–9:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/787-climate-deaths/chapter/president-obama-executive-actions-on-gun-control.md

President Barack Obama announced plans to bypass Congress through executive actions aimed at reducing gun violence. The measures include expanding the definition of gun sellers to trigger more background checks and tracking lost or stolen firearms. Critics point out that national gun violence rates have been falling since the 1990s despite the administration's urgent rhetoric.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [loretta lynch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loretta-lynch.md), [gun violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-violence.md), [executive action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-action.md), [background checks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/background-checks.md), [gun lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-lobby.md)

### Piers Morgan, CNN International, and NRA Debate

- **Episode:** [470: Civil Society](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/470-civil-society.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-16
- **Time:** 5:49–7:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/470-civil-society/chapter/piers-morgan-cnn-international-and-nra-debate.md

Adam Curry critiques CNN International's coverage of the gun debate, specifically focusing on host Piers Morgan. A clip is played featuring Morgan arguing with an NRA representative and Congressman Gary Ackerman. Morgan is criticized for his aggressive stance on gun control and his past involvement in the British phone-hacking scandal.

Keywords: [piers morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piers-morgan.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [nra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nra.md), [gun lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-lobby.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md)

### Militarization of the American State and Media Violence

- **Episode:** [470: Civil Society](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/470-civil-society.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-16
- **Time:** 7:55–9:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/470-civil-society/chapter/militarization-of-the-american-state-and-media-violence.md

The hosts argue that the United States has become a militaristic state, citing President Obama's "kill list" and frequent drone strikes. They suggest that the prevalence of violent entertainment, including movies and video games, contributes to a culture of violence. They contrast the government's push for gun control with the heavy presence of armed soldiers seen in media coverage of domestic tragedies.

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