George Packer on Foreign and Domestic Terrorism

The podcast features a discussion with George Packer on the resilience of America post-9/11, the challenges of Biden's leadership, the impact of the Global War on Terror, and the internal threat posed by the January 6th insurrection. The conversation reflects on Obama's aspirational speeches and the enduring challenges to American democracy.

What does the speaker mean by saying that the War on Terror was a costly failure?

What reflections does the speaker have about the future of democracy in America?

How does the speaker describe the difference between external and internal threats to America?

What are the implications of the speaker's views on the events of January 6th for American society?