How the case against Trump made for good TV

In eight slick, highly produced sessions that played out like a Netflix series, the House Select Committee for investigating the Capitol riots of January 6th, 2021, made a compelling case against former president Donald Trump. But beyond good ratings, what impact did they actually have, particularly on their main target?

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Guest: Hugh Tomlinson, Washington Reporter, The Times.

Host: David Aaronovitch.

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