Ep. 417

Did Al-Qaeda Lose?

Who was Osama bin Laden—and did Al-Qaeda ultimately lose? Journalist Graeme Wood examines the motivations and miscalculations behind 9/11, Al-Qaeda’s evolution, and whether the terrorist group still threatens America.

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Who was Osama bin Laden—and what did he believe attacking America would accomplish? Journalist Graeme Wood explores how the son of a wealthy Saudi construction magnate became the world’s most notorious terrorist, the fatal miscalculations behind 9/11, and how Al-Qaeda evolved into a powerful global network. He explains where Al-Qaeda remains strongest, whether it still threatens the United States, and how modern surveillance has transformed the fight against terrorism.