Photographer Discusses The Dangers Of Being At The U.S. Capitol During Deadly Attack

National Press Club member Christy Bowe says she was in a "dangerous situation" when Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6 realized she was a member of the media and began chanting insults directed at news organizations. In the second of a two-part series featuring journalists who were on duty that historic day, NPC Broadcast Podcast Committee member and American University assistant professor in communications Gemma Puglisi interviews Bowe, a photojournalist who was on the East side of the Capitol. She says she noticed the atmosphere becoming more intense as the size of the crowd swelled. She talks about losing her cellphone and then miraculously getting it back and calling people to find out what was going on. She discusses what she learned and offers advice to journalists covering protests and rallies. 

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