{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Are We Safer Now? 25 Years After 9\/11: Al-Qaeda, AI, and Drone Threats","description":"Twenty-five years after 9\/11, how safe are we\u2014and what threats are national security officials watching now? Jenna breaks down testimony from two congressional hearings examining the evolving terrorism landscape, including Al-Qaeda\u2019s presence in Afghanistan, reports of new training sites, and concerns about how extremist groups could use artificial intelligence, drones and other emerging technologies. She also explains who now leads Al-Qaeda, why officials are focused on drone threats at major public events, and what lawmakers\u2019 questions\u2014and the answers they didn\u2019t receive\u2014reveal about America\u2019s current security challenges. Plus, one practical takeaway: Is your family prepared if an emergency makes travel or communication difficult? 00:00 Are We Safer Now 03:44 Afghanistan and Al Qaeda 05:45 UN Report and New Terrorist Training Camps 10:36 Who Leads Al Qaeda Now 12:48 Drones as the New Risk 16:03 Big Events and Mass Panic 18:42 What to Watch Next 19:55 Family Emergency Planning 21:06 Thanks and Final Sign Off SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?&amp;nbsp; Here\u2019s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https:\/\/www.scoop.smarthernews.com\/get-the-inside-scoop\/&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Shop our gear!&amp;nbsp; Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smarthernews\/&amp;nbsp; Website: https:\/\/smarthernews.com\/&amp;nbsp; YouTube Channel: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/smarthernews&amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"SmartHER News","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/120865","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42979003\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/206499988"}