History professor discusses Capitol riot
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John Savagian, a history professor at Alverno College, joined FOX6 News at 9 on Thursday, Jan. 7 to discuss developments related to the riot at the U.S. Capitol the previous day by a group of President Donald Trump's supporters.

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