NEW YORK (AP) — The Jan. 6 congressional hearings are being held with the help of a big-time television producer, and dramatic revelations have been promised.
But this is an event that many Americans saw unfold live, and in countless clips and memes on their smartphones in the coming months.
So the hearings effectively represent a rerun.
Has the nation moved on?
Is a gripping show about events from 18 months ago — even with fresh video — something that can make anyone change their minds?
The answers may have bearing on whether the Capitol insurrection is remembered as a spontaneous outburst or a planned and existential threat to democracy.