Episode 290: Homegrown's Michael Premo takes us into the fray of January 6th

In this candid interview, documentary filmmaker Michael Premo reflects on his immersive experience making HOMEGROWN, a documentary that follows members of the Proud Boys in the lead-up to and aftermath of January 6th. Premo discusses what surprised him most after spending extended time with the Proud Boys, including moments of unexpected self-awareness and internal contradiction. The interview also unpacks how political allegiance often took on religious language and ritual. Premo considers how faith-like loyalty shaped identity, purpose, and justification within the group. Finally, Premo reflects on being present during the events of January 6, addressing what is known about how the call to “storm the Capitol” took shape and what the atmosphere was like on the ground. In this 1on1, Premo takes us into his experience of January 6th, 2021 and tells us why Trump's followers have such religious devotion.HOMEGROWN is available on January 6th, 2026 on their site, Homegrown.film