Guns and the Aloha State

Finally discussing American Nightmare.

Published February 15, 2024

Do people have a right to gun ownership even if it conflicts the “spirit of Aloha”? Sarah and David dig into a 53-page opinion from the Supreme Court of Hawaii that teeters on the edge of defiance.

The Agenda:
—Clarifying public accommodation and the anti-Zionist bookstore
—Carrying a gun without a permit v. the Second Amendment
—The Law of the Splintered Paddle
—Bruen makes an appearance
—Trump’s briefs (to the Supreme Court)

Show Notes:

Today’s episode is supported by Burford Capital. Follow the link to learn more: http://burfordcapital.com/ao

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Sarah Isgur

Sarah Isgur is a senior editor at The Dispatch and is based in northern Virginia. Prior to joining the company in 2019, she had worked in every branch of the federal government and on three presidential campaigns. When Sarah is not hosting podcasts or writing newsletters, she’s probably sending uplifting stories about spiders to Jonah, who only pretends to love all animals.

David French

David French is a columnist for the New York Times. He’s a former senior editor of The Dispatch. He’s the author most recently of Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation.

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