Spencer Ackerman

Spencer Ackerman, a national security reporter and author of "Reign of Terror," delves into the reverberating effects of 9/11 on American politics. He examines how trauma fueled divisive political narratives leading to figures like Donald Trump. The conversation critiques the erosion of democratic values amidst the war on terror and highlights contradictions in Trump’s military policies. Ackerman also navigates the complex relationship between terrorism, religion, and U.S. foreign policy, raising questions about America's future and the lessons from its recent history.