The investigation into the mass shooting in Las Vegas that left almost 60 dead and hundreds injured is still in the early stages has sparked a familiar debate about what is, and isn’t, domestic terrorism in the U.S. The White House and others, including some law enforcement officials, have refrained from labeling it as such, but others have called it an act of terror.
Join us as we talk with a professor about what U.S. law says about domestic terrorism, the politics involved with the situation and challenges ahead as this national conversation continues.
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Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Breann Schossow Producer
- David Schanzer Guest
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