

What Next: How to Catch an Insurrectionist
Nov 1, 2023
Ryan Reilly, justice reporter at NBC News and author of Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System, discusses the crucial role of online sleuths in identifying Capitol riot suspects. The podcast explores their methods, successes, challenges, and frustration with the FBI's slow progress. It also delves into the difficulties the FBI faces in accessing certain apps and videos created by insurrectionists and highlights the potential impact of online sedition hunters in the future political landscape.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unmasking the Capitol Riot Suspects: The Power of Online Sleuths
02:00 • 3min
Identifying Insurrectionists through Online Sleuthing
05:02 • 10min
Frustration with the FBI and Challenges in Technological Adaptation
15:17 • 3min
FBI's Access to Apps and Videos by Insurrectionists
18:44 • 5min
The Work of Sedition Hunters and Their Potential Recognition
23:39 • 2min