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Officials say that the photos and sketches of high-profile financial centers, employee schedules and security details recovered from a suspected terrorist in Pakistan is information Americans need to know, no matter how dated it may be.

However, Americans are wondering how to balance the “if you see something, say something” directives with the “just go about your daily lives” reassurances. The only certainty is that this intelligence reveals a secretive and complex web of patient planning.

Guests:

Larry Johnson, former deputy director of the State Department’s Office on Counter-terrorism

Lawrence Wright, staff writer for The New Yorker, author of “The Terror Web”

David Heyman, Director, Center for Strategic and International Studies Homeland Security Program.