Episode 204: Attack on Democracy

This week on Polilogue, we discuss the horrifying attack on the US Capitol by Trump a rabid mob and white supremacist domestic terrorists. We analyze the half a dozen ways the shows explained Wednesday’s gut-wrenching attack and we share what we’re expecting next in forthcoming news coverage.

Chapters

Introduction

How the Attack was Characterized

Lack of Preparation

Trump the Instigator

The Republican Party’s Role

Demanding Accountability

Looking Ahead

Dialogue Challenge

Shows discussed 

State of the Union on CNN

Fox News Sunday on FOX

This Week on ABC

Meet the Press on NBC

Face the Nation on CBS

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