Tom Dreisbach

Tom Dreisbach, an NPR reporter, dives into the controversial journey of Alan Hostetter—a former police chief turned yoga instructor facing conspiracy charges connected to the Capitol riot. Dreisbach explores how a peaceful community figure became embroiled in insurrection, highlighting the societal impacts that drove his transformation. The conversation also touches on the legal implications many individuals now face and the extreme rhetoric that fueled the anti-lockdown protests, offering a chilling look at personal choices during turbulent times.