Tom Dreisbach

Tom Dreisbach, an investigative correspondent at NPR, dives deep into the Jan. 6 riot's aftermath. He reveals the FBI's frantic mobilization and concerns about copycat attacks, highlighting how online posts helped track suspects. The podcast discusses the radicalization of rioters through conspiracy media and the vast scope of prosecutions. Dreisbach explains how Trump reframed the rioters as political prisoners, impacting public perception. He closes with heart-wrenching stories of defendants facing long-term stigma and the traumatic effects on law enforcement.