Topic: Hamburg Cell

2 chapters across the catalog

Stink Minority
Episode 1381 8:04 - 10:52

1381: Stink Minority

Taliban Governance, 9/11 Passport Anomalies

The classification of the Taliban as a terrorist organization is questioned given their role as the current government of Afghanistan. Discussion shifts to anomalies from the September 11 attacks, including the discovery of a hijacker's passport in the debris and unconfirmed reports of aircraft debris on high-rise buildings. A recently released, heavily redacted Saudi report on the attacks is also noted.

Velveeta Shortage!
Episode 588 1:10:24 - 1:14:22

588: Velveeta Shortage!

Germany's Role in Global Espionage and the Hamburg Cell

The discussion centers on why Berlin has become a hub for whistleblowers and activists like Laura Poitras and Jacob Applebaum. The hosts revisit the history of the "Hamburg Cell" involved in the 9/11 attacks and question why Germany's role in international spying isn't more scrutinized. They compare modern Berlin to Cold War-era Vienna as a center for international intrigue.