The NPR Politics Podcast

Exposing The Secrets Of The January 6th Attack

Jul 22, 2022

Carrie Johnson, NPR's national justice correspondent, delves into the Justice Department's role during the January 6th attack. Mara Liasson, NPR's national political correspondent, analyzes the political ramifications of the events, including Trump’s actions and inaction. Ron Elving, the senior political editor, provides historical context and discusses potential accountability for those involved. The conversation uncovers testimonies revealing Trump's foreknowledge of the violent events, shaping both legal and political futures in American democracy.

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Intro

2min

The Chaos of January 6th: Trump's Inaction and Its Fallout

10min

Aftermath of January 6th: Democracy's Resilience

2min

Unraveling January 6th: The Committee's Findings

17min

Implications of January 6th Hearings on Democracy and Politics

2min

Unraveling January 6th: Accountability and Implications

13min

Echoes of January 6th: Democracy at Stake

4min

Preparing for More Insights into January 6th Investigations

2min

How did the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol come together? Who was involved in planning it? What did President Trump know and why did he take so long to respond? How much danger were lawmakers in? And, finally, who will be held accountable?

In this hourlong special, the NPR Politics team breaks down the key insights from the public hearings.

This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and senior political editor and correspondent Ron Elving.

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