Bonus: How 9/11 Reshaped Government (with Lisa Monaco & Ken Wainstein)

September 10, 2026

Bonus: How 9/11 Reshaped Government (with Lisa Monaco & Ken Wainstein)

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Show Notes

In the Stay Tuned podcast bonus for Insiders, Preet, Lisa Monaco, and Ken Wainstein discuss how the 9/11 attacks sparked the creation of government entities such as the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Plus, how must the government adapt to confront today’s evolving threats?

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