Blindspot
Episode 1: The Bullet
Sep 9, 2020
The podcast explores the 9/11 attacks, starting with the assassination of an extremist rabbi and the connection to a Brooklyn mosque. The hosts discuss the importance of understanding the events leading up to the attacks. The transformation of Abdullah Azam into a holy warrior is explored. Rabbi Meyer Kahana's inflammatory rhetoric and a moment of violence set the tone for the investigation. The complex Chinese language and its impact on technology are discussed. The aftermath of the shooting, hospital confrontation, and the revelation of a larger terror cell linked to Al-Qaeda are detailed. A behind-the-scenes look at the podcast production team is given, including a humorous anecdote about recording under quarantine.
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- The 9/11 attacks were the result of a decade-long conspiracy fueled by an emerging ideology of violent jihad.
- The involvement of the United States in global events, such as the war in Afghanistan, played a role in the rise of Al-Qaeda and the subsequent terrorist attacks on September 11th.
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