The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool

Getting Pardoned For January 6th, What Really Happened w/ Jay Johnston, Stewart Rhodes, Jacob Chansley, & Nick Ochs

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Jan 31, 2025
In this engaging discussion, guests include Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers; Jay Johnston, actor and comedian; Jacob Chansley, known as the QAnon Shaman; and Nick Ochs, all involved in the January 6th events. They share personal accounts of their experiences at the Capitol and reflect on feelings of unjust targeting. The conversation delves into media manipulation, legal biases, and the societal repercussions of their actions, while exploring themes of political polarization, freedom of speech, and the quest for transparency in governance.
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Jay Johnston's Experience on January 6th

  • Jay Johnston's presence at the Capitol on January 6th was largely unintentional.
  • He maintains he was caught in a crowd push and his actions were misconstrued as violent.
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Jacob Chansley: The Shaman's Story

  • Jacob Chansley's shaman attire made him a target for the media, creating a false impression of violence inside the Capitol.
  • He claims he went inside to stop vandalism and theft, even helping police and urging people to leave.
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Nick Ochs's Role as Journalist

  • Nick Ochs attended the January 6th event as a journalist with the media group "Murder the Media".
  • He describes a jovial atmosphere inside the Capitol, contrasting sharply with the violence outside.
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