Trailer: Long Shadow: “Never again” / What is the legacy of 9/11?
Summary
Host Garrett Graff marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by examining how the post-attack security response created a lasting legacy of fear and expanded government power. The episode traces the evolution from the initial shock to the creation of a vast national security apparatus, arguing that this shift has led to authoritarian tactics and violence against citizens today. It connects historical decisions made in the name of safety to contemporary issues like border enforcement and police brutality, framing them as the enduring shadow of September 11th.
Topics discussed
Donald Trump's reaction to 9/11
The shock and national decisions post-9/11
Liberties sacrificed and government power expanded
Episode premise: 9/11's legacy on modern terror
Current street violence and border security issues
The rise of a national secret police force
Authoritarian tools and the 'Never Again' mantra
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