In this gripping episode of the Mike Drop podcast, host Mike Ritland sits down with Harry Samit, a former U.S. Navy intelligence officer and retired FBI agent who played a pivotal role in one of the most significant counterterrorism cases in history: the arrest of Zacarias Moussaoui, the "20th hijacker" of the 9/11 attacks. Samit shares chilling details of his investigation in the weeks leading up to September 11, 2001, revealing how close the FBI came to uncovering the hijacker’s plot and the bureaucratic roadblocks that hindered their efforts.
From uncovering Moussaoui’s ties to the 9/11 hijackers to battling FBI headquarters for permission to search his belongings, Samit’s story is a heart-pounding narrative of instinct, frustration, and resilience. He recounts the moment he realized the magnitude of the missed opportunity and the emotional weight of survivor’s guilt that lingers to this day.
Packed with never-before-heard details and candid reflections, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the untold stories behind one of America’s darkest days and the relentless pursuit of justice in its aftermath.
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Chapters
00:00:00 - 9/11 Hijackers and Zacarias Moussaoui Case
00:04:32 - Early Life and Military Interest
00:09:35 - Naval Intelligence Career
00:17:30 - Path to the FBI
00:24:07 - First FBI Assignment
00:40:10 - Zacarias Moussaoui Investigation Begins
00:49:10 - 9/11 Attacks and Aftermath
01:03:31 - Post-9/11 Investigations
01:15:21 - Zacarias Moussaoui’s Trial and Sentencing
01:34:57 - Interviewing Zacarias Moussaoui in Prison
01:44:11 - High-Profile Al-Qaeda Cases
01:58:20 - Somali Terrorist Investigations
02:03:38 - FBI Leadership and Bureaucracy
02:30:21 - James Comey and Modern FBI
02:36:43 - FBI Director Qualifications
02:39:58 - Narcoterrorism and Cartels
02:45:22 - Patriot Act and Investigative Powers
02:47:21 - Online Radicalization and Modern Threats
02:50:00 - Future Terror Threats and National Security
03:02:06 - Personal Impact and Survivor's Guilt
03:08:00 - Final Thoughts on FBI's Legacy
03:23:44 - Jeffrey Epstein Death and Conspiracies
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