Why public support for war in Afghanistan is so low

On the eighth anniversary of the war in Afghanistan, Midday compares public opinion in 2001 and in 2009.

Guests

• Michael Hurley: President of national security and counter-terrorism consulting firm Team 3i. Former counter-terrorism advisor to the US State Department. Former National Security Council and CIA. Policy staff to the 9-11 Commission.

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