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Companies Push Back Against National Rifle Association

NPR
Published February 26, 2018 at 12:52 PM EST
A First National Bank branch is seen in Omaha, Neb., Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. The Nebraska-based First National Bank of Omaha said Thursday they will not renew its contract to issue the group's National Rifle Association Visa Card, spokesman Kevin Langin said in a statement. (Nati Harnik/AP)
A First National Bank branch is seen in Omaha, Neb., Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. The Nebraska-based First National Bank of Omaha said Thursday they will not renew its contract to issue the group's National Rifle Association Visa Card, spokesman Kevin Langin said in a statement. (Nati Harnik/AP)

A growing number of American companies — including airlines, rental car companies and a bank — are cutting ties with the National Rifle Association after the school shooting in Florida.

Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with The Atlantic’s Derek Thompson (@DKThomp) about companies that are ending benefits for NRA members.

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