The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe 446: Nick Searcy—Justify This
Aug 12, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Nick Searcy, the versatile actor and director known for his roles in 'Justified' and 'Fried Green Tomatoes', shares his firsthand experience of the Capitol events on January 6. He discusses his bold documentaries, 'Capital Punishment' and 'The War on Truth', aiming to challenge mainstream narratives. Nick also dives deep into his memoir 'Justify This', reflecting on a career in Hollywood without compromise, and teases a new project centered around gospel music that may just redeem him!
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Pick Battles Worth Fighting
- Nick Searcy says he stopped fighting small fights with his wife after years of losing.
- He learned not to waste energy on trivial arguments.
Eyewitness Sparked A Documentary
- Nick Searcy says he was at the Capitol on January 6th and didn't see the televised violence.
- That firsthand disbelief pushed him to investigate and make Capital Punishment.
The Crowd And The Capitol Police
- Nick Searcy highlights footage that suggests infiltrators changed clothes in bushes and provoked scenes.
- He also says Capitol Police fired munitions into crowds, challenging the dominant narrative.
