Hillary Clinton grapples with pre- and post-9/11 failures
Summary
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses her new Atlantic article on the government’s concealment of toxic air near Ground Zero following 9/11. She reflects on the pre-9/11 intelligence failures, the trade-offs between security and liberty, and the expansion of executive power. Clinton also addresses current Democratic party dynamics, her record on Israel-Palestine, and the need for accountability and healthcare resources for 9/11 victims.
Topics discussed
Introduction and context of Hillary Clinton's Atlantic article
Recalling the 2001 Senate hearing on air quality at Ground Zero
EPA deception and the 'competing considerations' of reopening Wall Street
Retrospective on public health transparency and protective measures
Pre-9/11 history: Clinton administration's efforts against Bin Laden
Intelligence failures and the FBI-CIA information wall
Expanding presidential power and the tension between security and liberty
Democratic party factions, Israel policy, and the upcoming midterms
Accountability for Israel and 9/11 health coverage
Closing remarks and WNYC sponsorship information
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