This week, Ashley and Mike look at the rise of the “Glocker mom” (or, as they are known in the N.R.A., “Defense Debbies”), a new breed of gun-loving suburban moms who have become Instagram stars by promoting the virtues of firearms and fashionable options for concealed carry. Clara Molot, an Air Mail associate editor, joins them to discuss her reporting on the story. In addition, David Kaufman, a frequent Air Mail contributor, discusses his essay responding to a proposal in California to pay reparations to descendants of enslaved people. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen by clicking Play below. But be sure to subscribe at Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don’t miss an episode.
“Defense Debbies” and the Rise of Gun-Loving Mothers
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