Show Notes
The Power Hour is a weekly podcast that discusses the day’s most interesting energy and environmental (and Second Amendment)policy issues with top national experts. Join Jack today for something a little different—a discussion about how Virginia politicians are working overtime to undermine our right to bear arms. Jack’s guest this week is lawyer, Second Amendment attorney and educator, and all around awesome guy, William K. Kirk. You may know William from his successful YouTube channel, Washington Gun Law. Mr. Kirk publishes videos almost every day to keep viewers up to date on the latest legislative and policy proposals and what they mean for your gun rights. Jack and William cover the full spectrum of issues from why we have gun rights and why they matter to a free society and the specifics of what is happening in Virginia. You can check out William’s website here and his YouTube channel here. The Power Hour sincerely recommends William’s videos if you care at all about any of your Constitutional rights. His videos are the best. Check him out. As always, you can join the conversation at [email protected]! Get Jack’s book, Nuclear Revolution, and don’t forget to check out our nuclear energy documentary, Powering America. Thank you for listening and please don’t forget to subscribe and help us to spread the word.
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