Episode

A Capitol Officer Recounts Jan. 6: An Update
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30:52
Published: Tue Dec 28 2021
Description

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since they first ran.When Officer Harry Dunn reported for work at the Capitol on the morning of Jan. 6, he expected a day of relatively normal protests.At noon, the mood shifted. He received calls over his radio that the demonstrations were becoming violent. When he took up position on the west side of the Capitol, he said he realized just how dangerous the situation had become.Inside the building, after the walls were breached, Officer Dunn found a chaotic scene — one in which officers were overwhelmed and the waves of rioters seemed endless. He also encountered racism from the pro-Trump mob, as did many of his Black co-workers.We hear from Officer Dunn about what happened that day from his perspective.Guest: Officer Harry Dunn, a Capitol Police officer who was on duty during the storming of the Capitol.Sign up here to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading:“Black officers fought a different battle” on Jan. 6, Officer Harry Dunn said. Here is what he saw and heard when rioters, including white supremacists, stormed the Capitol.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

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A re-visitation of one of The Daily's 2021 episodes featuring a Capitol Hill police officer's experience on January 6th and the subsequent impact on his life.
00:00 - 02:16 (02:16)
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Capitol Hill Police Officer
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A re-visitation of one of The Daily's 2021 episodes featuring a Capitol Hill police officer's experience on January 6th and the subsequent impact on his life.

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A Capitol Officer Recounts Jan. 6: An Update
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Officer Dunn's testimony revealed that the sheer volume of calls they were receiving was overwhelming that they couldn't accommodate the increasing number of people who needed assistance.
02:17 - 09:39 (07:22)
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Capitol Riot
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Officer Dunn's testimony revealed that the sheer volume of calls they were receiving was overwhelming that they couldn't accommodate the increasing number of people who needed assistance. He also recalled leaving his position to assist fellow officers under attack.

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A Capitol Officer Recounts Jan. 6: An Update
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The speaker shares their experience of surviving a violent encounter and how they came face to face with a close friend in the aftermath.
09:40 - 17:48 (08:07)
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Violence
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The speaker shares their experience of surviving a violent encounter and how they came face to face with a close friend in the aftermath. They emphasize the danger and unpredictability of using force against someone based solely on assumptions.

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A Capitol Officer Recounts Jan. 6: An Update
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The podcaster discusses her mission to seek justice, answers, and accountability for what took place during the January 6th US Capitol insurrection, fueled by her anger and confusion over the events that occurred.
17:56 - 25:31 (07:34)
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Justice
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The podcaster discusses her mission to seek justice, answers, and accountability for what took place during the January 6th US Capitol insurrection, fueled by her anger and confusion over the events that occurred.

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A Capitol Officer Recounts Jan. 6: An Update
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The guest speaker reflects on the ongoing investigation on incitement and violence in the January 6th attack on Capitol Hill and how it affects their daily life.
25:31 - 29:44 (04:12)
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January 6th
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The guest speaker reflects on the ongoing investigation on incitement and violence in the January 6th attack on Capitol Hill and how it affects their daily life.

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A Capitol Officer Recounts Jan. 6: An Update
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The Daily's episode is ending and the host thanked those who helped produce it.
29:46 - 30:41 (00:54)
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Podcast Production
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The Daily's episode is ending and the host thanked those who helped produce it.

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A Capitol Officer Recounts Jan. 6: An Update
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