06 September 2026
393. Road To 9/11: Interviewing Bin Laden In The Caves of Tora Bora (Part 5)
Empire: World History
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What was it like to interview Osama bin Laden in the Tora Bora caves? Who were the other terrorists behind the infamous 1998 fatwa? How did Monica Lewinsky derail the response to the East Africa embassy bombings?
In Episode 5 of this series, Williams and Anita are joined by CNN’s national security analyst Peter Bergen, the producer of bin Laden’s first television interview, to discuss the terrorist leader’s declaration of war.
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Editor: Charlie Rodwell
Social Producer: Charlie Johnson
Producer: Anouska Lewis
Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
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In Episode 5 of this series, Williams and Anita are joined by CNN’s national security analyst Peter Bergen, the producer of bin Laden’s first television interview, to discuss the terrorist leader’s declaration of war.
Use code 'EMPIRE' to get an additional 2% - on top of the 10% discount - for orders placed before 8th September at this link: https://uk.plaud.ai/empire
For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
Email: empire@goalhanger.com
Instagram: @empirepoduk
Blue Sky: @empirepoduk
X: @empirepoduk
Assistant Producer: Imogen Marriott
Editor: Charlie Rodwell
Social Producer: Charlie Johnson
Producer: Anouska Lewis
Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
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