LDRship Podcast - Episode 12: January 6th

Episode 12 - January 6th: Wherein we discuss the events of January 6, 2021 and whether it has any import on today. 00:11 - Introductions 01:22 - Hakeem Jeffries dig at election deniers 02:51 - Our resident Republican's take 03:30 - Election oddities 05:49 - Election foul play or vibes? 08:29 - 2020 COVID vibes 09:44 - Violence vs legitimate protest 11:00 - The irony of storming the Capitol to keep Fauci in power 13:33 - Difference between Summer 2020 riots and J6 14:01 - Mob psychology 14:42 - Who stirred up the mob? 15:16 - What did Trump actually believe about the 2020 election results? 18:13 - From a legal standpoint, it doesn't really matter what he believed... 20:55 - What happened to people prosecuted during riots of the Summer 2020? 22:39 - Jurisdictional issues (State vs Federal) complicated things 23:34 - Should J6ers be pardoned? 25:45 - How do we feel about the criminal justice system as a whole? 27:26 - Testimony from a DC cop 30:59 - The differences in police response to Summer 2020 riots and J6 35:14 - J6 felt distinct from other riots at the time 37:10 - Let's talk about Trump's role in J6 38:27 - Trump was the Flava Flav of J6 39:53 - A failure of leadership...? 42:56 - The 14th Amendment 44:33 - We had four years to get to the bottom of all this 45:26 - Our justice system failed... 48:53 - Why didn't this go to trial earlier? 54:18 - Normalizing bad behavior 57:07 - Well, he wasn't ever convicted of anything, so let's move past it... 59:21 - Our government faced a trial and came through it 1:02:01 - We gotta save our energy for the battles to come 1:03:59 - What's been making us happy ---------- The LDRship Podcast: the podcast where we bring together voices from all sides of the political spectrum for thoughtful, civil discussion. Here we engage in real conversations with viewpoints from Libertarian, Democrat, and Republican backgrounds, tackling the issues that shape the hearts and minds of everyday Americans. Our goal is to bridge divides, foster understanding, and create an upbeat, respectful space for serious topics. Whether you’re passionate about policy or just looking for a fresh perspective, we’re here to lead the way.