We Are Broadcasters

National Association of Broadcasters

During Capitol Riots and the Aftermath,
Broadcasters Kept Americans Informed

Following the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, hundreds of local television and radio broadcasters interviewed their local legislators, bringing news and eyewitness accounts to legislators’ districts and home states.

WDIV-TV | Graham Media Group

Graham Media Group’s NBC affiliate WDIV-TV interviewed Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-10) while she was in lockdown.

KKLA-FM | Salem Media Group

Salem Media Group’s KKLA-FM’s Hugh Hewitt spoke with Sen. Tom Cotton (AR) three days after the attack on the “Townhall Review” podcast.

WCTV | Gray Television

Gray Television’s CBS affiliate WCTV interviewed Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-1) the day after the attack.

WUSF | Univ. of South Florida

University of South Florida’s WUSF-FM interviewed Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) later that night while she was in lockdown.

KTTC | Quincy Media

Quincy Media’s NBC/CW affiliate KTTC interviewed Sen. Tina Smith (MN) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (MN) the next day.

KTUU | Gray Television

Gray Television’s NBC affiliate KTUU interviewed Sen. Dan Sullivan (AK) two days after the attack.

TEGNA’s NBC affiliate KSDK interviewed Rep. Cori Bush (MO-1) while she was in lockdown in her office.

WLVR | Lehigh University

Lehigh University’s WLVR-FM interviewed Rep. Susan Wild (PA-7) after she had evacuated the chamber and was safe in an undisclosed location.

WMTW-TV | Hearst Television

Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate WMTW-TV interviewed Sen. Susan Collins (ME) and Rep. Chellie Pingree (ME-1) the day of the attack.

WCVB-TV | Hearst Television

Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate WCVB-TV interviewed Rep. Seth Moulton (MA-6) in his office as the protests happened outside.

KLAS-TV | Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group’s CBS affiliate KLAS-TV interviewed Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) the day after the attack.

WRC-TV | NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal’s owned-and-operated WRC-TV interviewed Rep. David Trone (MD-6) and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) the day after the attack.

KOAT-TV | Hearst Television

Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate KOAT-TV interviewed Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-3) the next day.

KSBY | E.W. Scripps Company

E.W. Scripps Company’s NBC/CW affiliate KSBY interviewed Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) the day of the attack.

KRMG-FM | Cox Media Group

Cox Media Group’s KRMG-FM spoke with Sen. James Lankford (OK) for their morning news podcast the next week.

WAFF | Gray Television

Gray Television’s NBC affiliate WAFF interviewed Rep. Mo Brooks (AL-5) two days after the attack.

KMTV | E.W. Scripps Company

E.W. Scripps Company’s CBS affiliate KMTV-TV interviewed Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (NE-1) from his office the day of the attack.

WECT | Gray Television

Gray Television’s NBC affiliate WECT interviewed Rep. David Rouzer (NC-7) two days after the attack.

WMBF | Gray Television

Gray Television’s NBC affiliate WMBF interviewed Rep. Tom Rice (SC-7) the day of the attack.

KOBI-TV | California Oregon Broadcasting

California Oregon Broadcasting’s NBC affiliate KOBI-TV interviewed Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-2) from his office the day of the attack and spoke with Sen. Jeff Merkley (OR) on a phone press briefing.

WSLS | Graham Media Group

Graham Media Group’s NBC affiliate WSLS-TV interviewed Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-9), Sen. Tim Kaine (VA) and Sen. Mark Warner (VA) the day after the attack.

WISN-TV | Hearst Television

Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate WISN-TV interviewed Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-6), Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-7) and Rep. Ron Kind (WI-3) the next day.

KTXL | Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group’s FOX affiliate KTXL interviewed Rep. Josh Harder (CA-10) and Rep. John Garamendi (CA-3) the day of the attack.

TEGNA’s ABC affiliate KVUE interviewed Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX-35) and Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10) on the day of the attack.

WTOP-FM | Hubbard Broadcasting

Hubbard Broadcasting’s WTOP-FM reporters were on the scene inside and around the Capitol and interviewed Rep. Anthony Brown (MD-4).

ABC NEWS AND CBS NEWS

ABC News Radio and CBS News Radio provided wall-to-wall coverage throughout the day.

KMBC-TV | Hearst Television

Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate KMBC-TV interviewed Sen. Roy Blunt (MO) two days after the attack.