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What’s Next for Gun Control Special Session

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

October 25, 2019 • South Central Region

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With Gov. Tony Evers calling for a special session on gun control and Republican legislative leaders pushing back on any change, WPR’s Laurel White shares insight into the political debate on the issue.

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