followers to launch lone wolf or small attacks that are nearly impossible tore law enforcement to prevent. one of al awlaki's propaganda products is inspire magazine. lifestyle magazine. kind of martha stewart living for jihadists. while it appeals to radicalized fringe it is reaching americans. >> how effective do you find "inspire"? >> it's a difficult question, mr. chairman. we obviously look at "inspire" it's spiffy and got great graphics. in some sense we think probably speaks to individuals who are likely to be radicalized. >> in terms of intelligence, u.s. officials say there is nothing grew and ground breaking in the magazine. it does show you how much of a premium al qaeda in yemen and other oaffiliates put on reaching americans because really americans are the new gold standard for recruits, shep. >> shepard: catherine herridge live in washington. catherine, thank you. >> you are welcome. >> shepard: an accused terror ringleader out of north carolina pleaded guilty today to plotting to advance violent jihad. a federal court charged this man