Siege On Democracy https://audioboom.com/channels/5043428-siege-on-democracy en Siege on Democracy is a podcast about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. with interviews and information you haven't heard before. FOX 5 reporter Lindsay Watts and FOX 5 photojournalist Van Applegate examine the police response, the lives lost and the people now facing federal charges. We investigate how this could happen and share our crew's own experiences from covering the riot both inside and outside the Capitol. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c63b3e8c-9dd2-11ee-940e-7b2352fcf9d2/image/1000x1000_SocialPost-210122-Siege_On_Democracy-Fox5Podcast.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Siege On Democracy https://audioboom.com/channels/5043428-siege-on-democracy no episodic FOX 5 DC Siege on Democracy is a podcast about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. with interviews and information you haven't heard before. FOX 5 reporter Lindsay Watts and FOX 5 photojournalist Van Applegate examine the police response, the lives lost and the people now facing federal charges. We investigate how this could happen and share our crew's own experiences from covering the riot both inside and outside the Capitol. Siege On Democracy rss+5043428-f9719590d22ced4bab00658fd791c95e56692674@audioboom.com Introducing The Banfield Trial: Unfiltered Courtroom Notes A quiet Fairfax County neighborhood. A trusted au pair. A marriage hiding dark secrets. In a new podcast from FOX 5 DC, we take you inside the courtroom as the murder trial of Brendan Banfield begins — a case prosecutors say was fueled by an illicit affair and an unthinkable plan. Jurors are hearing explosive testimony about a secret relationship, an alleged plot to stage a violent home invasion, and the moment everything went wrong — leaving two people dead and a child inside the house. We break down what prosecutors allege happened, what the defense says you shouldn’t believe, and why the au pair’s testimony could determine everything. FOX 5 DC's Bob Barnard, Chad Ricardo and Vernon Miles walk through the evidence, the unanswered questions, and the emotional testimony that has already stunned the courtroom — setting the stage for a trial expected to last weeks and captivate the region. This is the story of trust betrayed, desire turned deadly, and a jury now tasked with finding the truth. SUBSCRIBE TODAY to The Banfield Trial: Unfiltered Courtroom Notes, and be sure to watch the trial LIVE on FOX LOCAL, FOX 5 DC's YouTube and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:12:00 -0000 bonus FOX 5 DC A quiet Fairfax County neighborhood. A trusted au pair. A marriage hiding dark secrets. In a new podcast from FOX 5 DC, we take you inside the courtroom as the murder trial of Brendan Banfield begins — a case prosecutors say was fueled by an illicit affair and an unthinkable plan. Jurors are hearing explosive testimony about a secret relationship, an alleged plot to stage a violent home invasion, and the moment everything went wrong — leaving two people dead and a child inside the house. We break down what prosecutors allege happened, what the defense says you shouldn’t believe, and why the au pair’s testimony could determine everything. FOX 5 DC's Bob Barnard, Chad Ricardo and Vernon Miles walk through the evidence, the unanswered questions, and the emotional testimony that has already stunned the courtroom — setting the stage for a trial expected to last weeks and captivate the region. This is the story of trust betrayed, desire turned deadly, and a jury now tasked with finding the truth. SUBSCRIBE TODAY to The Banfield Trial: Unfiltered Courtroom Notes, and be sure to watch the trial LIVE on FOX LOCAL, FOX 5 DC's YouTube and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A quiet Fairfax County neighborhood. A trusted au pair. A marriage hiding dark secrets.

In a new podcast from FOX 5 DC, we take you inside the courtroom as the murder trial of Brendan Banfield begins — a case prosecutors say was fueled by an illicit affair and an unthinkable plan.


Jurors are hearing explosive testimony about a secret relationship, an alleged plot to stage a violent home invasion, and the moment everything went wrong — leaving two people dead and a child inside the house. We break down what prosecutors allege happened, what the defense says you shouldn’t believe, and why the au pair’s testimony could determine everything.


FOX 5 DC's Bob Barnard, Chad Ricardo and Vernon Miles walk through the evidence, the unanswered questions, and the emotional testimony that has already stunned the courtroom — setting the stage for a trial expected to last weeks and captivate the region.


This is the story of trust betrayed, desire turned deadly, and a jury now tasked with finding the truth.


SUBSCRIBE TODAY to The Banfield Trial: Unfiltered Courtroom Notes, and be sure to watch the trial LIVE on FOX LOCAL, FOX 5 DC's YouTube and TikTok.

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]]> 1194 no 8: Siege On Democracy: Toll of the siege with Capitol officer Harry Dunn https://audioboom.com/posts/7919160 In the seventh episode, we talk to Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn about testifying before Congress, the backlash that’s followed and the mental toll of the insurrection.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:01:46 -0000 Siege On Democracy: Toll of the siege with Capitol officer Harry Dunn full 8 FOX 5 DC In the seventh episode, we talk to Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn about testifying before Congress, the backlash that’s followed and the mental toll of the insurrection.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 1540 no 7: Siege On Democracy: Raskin Doctrine https://audioboom.com/posts/7824487 In the sixth episode we talk to Congressman Jamie Raskin about losing a child, fleeing a mob and impeaching a President. Plus why he believes Trump could still be barred from holding office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:08:05 -0000 Siege On Democracy: Raskin Doctrine full 7 FOX 5 DC In the sixth episode we talk to Congressman Jamie Raskin about losing a child, fleeing a mob and impeaching a President. Plus why he believes Trump could still be barred from holding office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 1986 no 6: Siege On Democracy: Siege from the Stoop https://audioboom.com/posts/7819338 The fifth episode is the story behind a viral video: '#guyonporch' enraged by the riot makes a connection with '#womanincar' who’s moved by his words. Plus how D.C. residents remain impacted by the assault on their city.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:18:54 -0000 Siege On Democracy: Siege from the Stoop full 6 FOX 5 DC The fifth episode is the story behind a viral video: '#guyonporch' enraged by the riot makes a connection with '#womanincar' who’s moved by his words. Plus how D.C. residents remain impacted by the assault on their city.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 1521 no 5: Siege On Democracy: A House Divided https://audioboom.com/posts/7814472 The fourth episode of Siege On Democracy is about a family that will never be the same after Jan. 6. A father in jail, a son turned FBI informant and a mother who says her family and her heart are broken.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:23:27 -0000 Siege On Democracy: A House Divided full 5 FOX 5 DC The fourth episode of Siege On Democracy is about a family that will never be the same after Jan. 6. A father in jail, a son turned FBI informant and a mother who says her family and her heart are broken.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 1997 no 4: Siege On Democracy: Full Interview with Rod Rosenstein (Bonus episode) https://audioboom.com/posts/7808093 In an exclusive wide-ranging interview, Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein talks to FOX 5’s Lindsay Watts about how Capitol rioters could be prosecuted, his time with the “chaotic” Trump administration, his role in the child separation policy, allegations he wanted to wear a wire to record Trump and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:21:37 -0000 Siege On Democracy: Full Interview with Rod Rosenstein (Bonus episode) full 4 FOX 5 DC In an exclusive wide-ranging interview, Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein talks to FOX 5’s Lindsay Watts about how Capitol rioters could be prosecuted, his time with the “chaotic” Trump administration, his role in the child separation policy, allegations he wanted to wear a wire to record Trump and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2260 no 3: Siege On Democracy: Making the Case https://audioboom.com/posts/7808089 In the third episode, an accused rioter speaks out days after she was arrested by FBI. In an exclusive interview, former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein weighs in on how rioters will be prosecuted. And the attorney for the QAnon Shaman gives insight into his defense strategy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:14:39 -0000 Siege On Democracy: Making the Case full 3 FOX 5 DC In the third episode, an accused rioter speaks out days after she was arrested by FBI. In an exclusive interview, former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein weighs in on how rioters will be prosecuted. And the attorney for the QAnon Shaman gives insight into his defense strategy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2017 no 2: Siege On Democracy: Heroes of Democracy https://audioboom.com/posts/7802268 In the second episode you'll hear the genuine shock and horror that one D.C. police officer experienced on Jan. 6. Plus we’re taking a deeper look at the response by Capitol Police including an officer wearing a MAGA hat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:57:23 -0000 Siege On Democracy: Heroes of Democracy full 2 FOX 5 DC In the second episode you'll hear the genuine shock and horror that one D.C. police officer experienced on Jan. 6. Plus we’re taking a deeper look at the response by Capitol Police including an officer wearing a MAGA hat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2220 no 1: Siege On Democracy: Live from the Capitol Riot https://audioboom.com/posts/7790217 In the first episode of Siege On Democracy, you'll hear from FOX 5 crews who were live from the riot on Jan. 6. Reporter Tom Fitzgerald was trapped inside the Capitol forced to barricade in a basement closet. Crews outside were threatened, assaulted and spit on. We'll take you through the timeline of the day- how a large protest became a violent insurrection and the new information we've learned since then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:10:25 -0000 Siege On Democracy: Live from the Capitol Riot full 1 FOX 5 DC In the first episode of Siege On Democracy, you'll hear from FOX 5 crews who were live from the riot on Jan. 6. Reporter Tom Fitzgerald was trapped inside the Capitol forced to barricade in a basement closet. Crews outside were threatened, assaulted and spit on. We'll take you through the timeline of the day- how a large protest became a violent insurrection and the new information we've learned since then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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