January 6 commission hearing, Nerd culture and fandom

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Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testifies during the January 6 hearings
A video of President Trump’s motorcade leaving the January 6th rally on the Ellipse is displayed as Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testifies as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Sean Thew/Pool via AP

We recap the ninth hearings from the January 6 commission with a political science and law professor. Then, an author shares her new book that celebrates nerd culture and fandom.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • David Schultz Guest
  • Maya Phillips Guest

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