The congressional committee examining the january sixth attack on the us will begin holding televised hearings this evening. One focus of those hearings is expected to be the proud boys, a right wing group that was just indited on federal charges of trying to overthrow the government for its role in the attack. Allan Fergusson talks about how the Proud Boys began as an informal drinking club for dudes who feel put upon by modern liberal culture.
This episode contains strong language.
After a nearly yearlong investigation, the congressional committee examining the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will begin holding televised hearings on Thursday.
One focus of the hearings will be the Proud Boys. The trajectory of that group, which grew out of a drinking club in New York City for men who felt put upon by liberal culture, has now led to charges of trying to overthrow the United States government.
Guest: Alan Feuer, a reporter covering courts and criminal justice for The New York Times.
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