Tim Mak

NPR investigative correspondent, author of “Misfire: Inside the Downfall of the NRA”

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Tim Mak is a senior correspondent for the Daily Beast. He writes about national security and politics.

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The story of the National Rifle Association involves infighting and backstabbing, million-dollar corruption, and a red-headed Russian spy.

‘Misfire’ reveals chaos behind seemingly powerful NRA

The story of the National Rifle Association involves infighting and backstabbing, million-dollar corruption, and a red-headed Russian spy.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The story of the National Rifle Association involves infighting and backstabbing, million-dollar corruption, and a red-headed Russian spy. The new book "Misfire" chronicles it all.

‘Misfire’ dives into the chaos behind the seemingly powerful NRA

The story of the National Rifle Association involves infighting and backstabbing, million-dollar corruption, and a red-headed Russian spy. The new book "Misfire" chronicles it all.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Republican Congressman Devin Nunes of California is chair of the House Intelligence Committee investigating Russian hacking and ties to the Trump campaign.

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Republican Congressman Devin Nunes of California is chair of the House Intelligence Committee investigating Russian hacking and ties to the Trump campaign.

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