The Saga of Congresss Jan. 6 Investigation

Published: July 28, 2021, 9:50 a.m.

This episode contains strong language.\n\nThe first hearing of the special congressional committee on the Jan. 6 riots was an emotional affair, but it was not quite the investigation that was originally envisaged.\n\nIn January, lawmakers on both sides spoke of putting aside partisanship and organizing an investigation akin to the 9/11 commission, considered the gold standard of nonpartisan fact-finding.\n\nWhy did the commission fail and what is taking place instead?\n\nGuest: Luke Broadwater, a congressional reporter for The New York Times.