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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Roy Wood Jr. Unpacks January 6th with Jordan Klepper and Chris Hayes | Beyond the Scenes

Jan 5, 2024
Jordan Klepper and Chris Hayes join Roy Wood Jr. to analyze the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol, discuss the disinformation surrounding the event, explore engaging with Trump loyalists, analyze reporting and Republican radicalization, and examine the relevance of trivial celebrity news. They express hope for cooler heads and engage in light-hearted conversations about retail sales and Easter.
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  • The podcast emphasizes the absurdity of the various narratives and excuses put forth to downplay or defend the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol.
  • The podcast highlights the challenge of determining facts and distinguishing between opinion and truth, particularly in the context of media reporting.

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Revisionist History and Vilifying Insurrectionists

The podcast discusses the revisionist history surrounding the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol and the question of whether the insurrectionists can be vilified. It highlights the flip-flopping positions of Republican elected officials regarding their opinions of the uprising. The podcast emphasizes the absurdity of the various narratives and excuses put forth to downplay or defend the insurrection. It argues that the entire project of overturning the democratic election and installing an authoritarian leader was wrong and not just the events at the Capitol.

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