2026 9-11 25-Year Retrospective and 2026 Midterm Political Landscape

Podcast: Matters of Democracy podcast · THOMAS MARINO

Opublikowano: 2026-09-11

the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and the current 2026 political climate centered on the Republican National Quasi-Convention. Historically, the 25-year arc since 9/11 is defined by a massive human toll—both in direct casualties and through the subsequent "Global War on Terror"—and a significant erosion of domestic civil liberties via the USA PATRIOT Act. Politically, the 2026 midterm cycle is characterized by a "Republiconvention" that struggled with low viewership and internal policy confusion, most notably regarding a promised $5,000 payout to adults. The administration is currently engaged in aggressive efforts to control political speech through the FCC while faci...