Overview
Explore the motivations and backgrounds of those involved in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in this 50-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the complex issues of polarization and radicalization in the United States, and examine potential strategies for understanding and disrupting extremism before it takes root. Join filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi, extremism expert Vidhya Ramalingam, and moderator Jenn White as they analyze the events of January 6 and discuss ways to address the underlying causes of political violence and social division.
Syllabus
Insurrectionists Among Us
Taught by
The Aspen Institute