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Sep 2021
58m 20s

17. 9/11 and Beyond with Toby Harnden

Justin Black
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Today, author and journalist Toby Harnden provides timely reflection on the events leading up to and following the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center. Hear unique details on the CIA mission launched to avenge those lost, as well as an interesting comparison between the current state of global politics and the very beginning of the war on terror. ... Show More
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