Episode 1013 • • 42:24 - 45:57
1013: Hypogonadism
Alexander Torshin, NRA and Russian Influence Allegations
NPR reports on Alexander Torshin, a deputy governor of the Bank of Russia and Putin ally, who spent years cultivating ties with the NRA. Torshin reportedly attended every NRA convention between 2012 and 2016, meeting with high-level leadership and Donald Trump. The FBI is investigating whether Torshin illegally funneled money through the NRA to assist the Trump campaign. The hosts discuss the media's attempt to link the Russia investigation with the gun control debate.