The Lasting Impact Of The January 6th Insurrection

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It's been two years since rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, leaving an indelible mark on American democracy.

We speak to NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson and NPR Senior Political Correspondent Domenico Montanaro, about how the events of that day continue to impact the country two years later.

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This episode was produced by Connor Donevan, Michael Levitt and Elena Burnett. It was edited by William Troop, Lima Abdullah and Patrick Jarenwattananon. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.