'The NRA and Me,' The Demise of ACORN, Ethan Hawke on 'First Reformed'

Midday on WNYC | May 18, 2018

Kerry Shaw and Mike Spies discuss their reporting on the NRA, its powerful lobbyists and its surprisingly diverse membership. Reuben Atlas talks about his documentary chronicling the demise of ACORN, the organization that played a pivotal role in voter registration for the 2008 election. Paul Schrader and Ethan Hawke discuss their film First Reformed, on the battles between science and faith. 

This episode is guest hosted by Arun Venugopal. 

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