What's the untold story behind 'Stop the Steal'? | Ford Fischer | Just Asking Questions, Ep. 43
October 3, 2024
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as posted by the channelDocumentarian Ford Fischer discusses his experience covering the "Stop the Steal" movement, January 6, and what it all means for the future of journalism and democracy.
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Who's most to blame for the storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021? How much does it matter for the election in November 2024?
We all remember the events of January 6, which resulted in unforgettable images, an evacuation of the Capitol, several deaths, $2.7 billion in costs, more than 1,200 criminal charges, an impeachment, and decades in prison for many involved.
Today's guest was there during the lead-up to January 6—not as a participant, but as a chronicler. Ford Fischer is a documentary filmmaker and editor in chief of News2Share, which is on the scene for seemingly every major act of political unrest. Ford was also once upon a time an intern at Reason. Most recently, he was a co-writer and cinematographer on a new documentary about January 6 called Fight Like Hell, directed by Jon Long, which is now available for free on YouTube.
There are several documentaries about this event out there, but this one contains some footage that Fischer captured in the months and days leading up to the capitol riot, helping the viewer better understand the mechanics of the movement. We focus largely on Fischer's firsthand experience of covering months of "Steal the Steal" protests.
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Fight Like Hell (Official Documentary)
Government Accountability OfficeEstimated cost and deaths
The New York TimesProTrump Organizer Cooperating in Justice Dept Jan. 6 Inquiry
Reason's Jacob SullumDo These Seditious Conspiracy Convictions Prove the Capitol Riot 'Was Not Spontaneous'?
ABC News3 years later, Jan. 6 by the numbers
Rep. Thomas Massie (RKy.) questions Attorney General Merrick Garland during a House Judiciary Committee hearing
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