January 7th 2024.
On January 6th, 2021, the world watched in shock and horror as supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol. The scene of violence that ensued was a tragic reminder of the fragility of our democracy. The events that day prompted journalist Farai Chidey to launch a podcast, “January 6th: An American Story”, to investigate the rise of white supremacy and the resilience of our democratic institutions.
The podcast features exclusive interviews with congressional staffers who were part of the January 6th Committee. These staffers, who come from diverse backgrounds, including Black, Latino, and South Asian, played a vital role in understanding the riot and holding its perpetrators accountable. Chidey’s podcast offers a closer insight into the journalists who covered the riot, exposing the immoral practices, Christian nationalist beliefs, and false information that led to the insurrection.
In the first episode, entitled “Legal Fees”, Chidey recounts her long career of covering domestic violence extremism and its danger to our democracy. She states “It made perfect sense that I and my team would tackle the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. It’s what we’ve always done at Our Body Politic. Our work is also an American story.”
In this exclusive event, Chideya invites three of the investigators to share their experiences and shed light on the challenges they faced in preserving our democracy. The podcast also includes an overview of “The Book of Purple”, a body of research that proved vital to the government’s prosecution and was headed by Deputy Attorney General for Policy and Legislative Affairs Candyce Phoenix.
It is clear that the events of January 6th, 2021, still ring today. The podcast “January 6th: An American Story” is a vital piece of journalism that shines a light on the resilience of our democracy and the contributions of the diverse team of investigators who worked to hold its perpetrators accountable.
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