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b'This episode contains strong language.\\xa0\\n\\nThe pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol on Wednesday made their plans in plain sight. They organized on social media platforms and spoke openly of their intentions to occupy the Capitol.\\n\\nBut leaders in Washington opted for a modest law enforcement presence. In the aftermath, those security preparations are attracting intense scrutiny.\\n\\nToday, we explore how the events of Jan. 6 could have happened.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nGuest: Sheera Frenkel, who covers cybersecurity for The New York Times; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a homeland security correspondent for The Times.\\xa0\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nFor an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, subscribe to our newsletter. You can read the latest edition here.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nBackground reading:\\xa0Inside Trump supporters\\u2019 online echo chambers, the chaos of Jan. 6 could be seen coming.Failures by the police have spurred resignations and complaints of double standards.During the storming of the Capitol, social media sites were used by the mob to share information, including directions on which streets to take to avoid the police and which tools to bring to help pry open doors.\\n\\n\\nFor more information on today\\u2019s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily'