Allen, a group that says it started as a drinking club and clearly evolves into something far more menising and violent is now trying to start a new chapter in which its members are engaging in the traditional political process. I mean, what's undoubtedly true is that this group has decided that their next goal is to get a seat at the table. What's more dangerous? Having an extremist group staying out on the fringes and reaking havoc in the streets, or having them with a seat atThe table and having a as to real political power? Well, allen, thank you very much.
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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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