25 Years Later: September 11, October 7 & the War We're Still Fighting

Recorded on August 31, 2026: Mike and Laureen examined a changing political and security landscape in North America and the Middle East. They discussed the growing presence of strongly anti-Israel positions in American politics in the aftermath of the primaries, including the recent Michigan Democratic Senate primary and what the results could signal for the future of U.S.-Israel relations. The conversation turned north to Canada and recent reports alleging that Muslim Brotherhood-aligned networks have established influence across political, civic, educational and other institutions. What does this alleged institutional influence mean for Canada — and potentially for the United States? Remarking on the 25th anniversary of September 11, the hosts reflected on the parallels between September 11th and 12th, 2001, and October 7th and 8th, 2023, and examined how the days following both attacks changed the way the world understood the threat it was facing. Lastly, with no clear end to the conflict in sight, the hosts cited a recent Pentagon assessment that reportedly warned that prolonged operations could weaken U.S. military readiness elsewhere: Is the United States winning the war in Iran — or slowly exhausting the resources it needs to protect itself from the next one? Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing The Third Opinion Podcast!