Bonus: The Kenosha Kid
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The Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial captured militias' attention like no other criminal case in recent memory. For them, Rittenhouse embodied the way they see themselves: protectors, keeping their communities from anarchy at the end of a rifle. His acquittal was seen as vindication for them and a green light to continue self-styled armed security.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy