In this conversation, Vittoria Elliott of WIRED shares her insights on how tech moguls like Elon Musk are reshaping federal agencies, revealing exclusive scoops on his controversial government maneuvers. Ryan J. Reilly discusses the Justice Department’s turbulent landscape post-January 6. Representative Don Beyer and Ezra Levin examine the Democrats' struggle for effective strategies in a hostile political climate, emphasizing the need for stronger communication and activism. Together, they dissect the intricate dance of power, ethics, and the future of governance.

Last month, the Government Accountability Office released its latest report on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, focusing on the failures of several government agencies to fully process and share information about a potential attack in the days and weeks leading up to January 6, 2021.Lawfare Senior Editor and Brookings Senior Fellow Molly Reynolds sat down with NBC News Justice Reporter Ryan Reilly, who's reported broadly on law enforcement issues related to Jan. 6, and Lawfare Senior Editor Quinta Jurecic. They discussed what we know about how and why law enforcement struggled in the lead-up to the insurrection and the challenges for the road ahead.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Reilly, NBC Justice Reporter, discusses his book 'Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System.' Peter Sallet from The Hometown Project explains using celebrities to elect local officials.

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.

Ryan Reilly, Justice reporter at NBC News, and author of Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System, discusses the role of online sleuths in identifying Capitol riot suspects. He also explores the challenges faced by investigators and the frustrations with the FBI's bureaucratic issues. The podcast concludes by assessing the success of the sedition hunters and their future actions.