Twenty five years after September 11th, the raw footage tells a different story than the highlight reels do. Ed Conroy spent the last day and a half digitizing VHS tapes people recorded live that morning, giving you a first look at how the coverage actually unfolded, not what got repeated for twenty five years.

Air travel used to look nothing like it does now. Conroy walks through what flying was actually like before the towers fell, from what passengers could carry onto a plane to who was allowed into the cockpit, and how fast all of it disappeared.

The footage is also ageing in ways nobody expected. Conroy talks about watching broadcasters realize live, on camera, what they were witnessing, and why he thinks a certain kind of movie about that day may never get made.

Topics: September 11th, 9/11 anniversary, air travel security, VHS footage, 2001

GUEST: Ed Conroy | http://retrontario.com | @‌retrontario

Originally aired on 2026-09-10

Twenty five years after September 11th, the raw footage tells a different story than the highlight reels do. Ed Conroy spent the last day and a half digitizing VHS tapes people recorded live that morning, giving you a first look at how the coverage actually unfolded, not what got repeated for twenty five years.
Air travel used to look nothing like it does now. Conroy walks through what flying was actually like before the towers fell, from what passengers could carry onto a plane to who was allowed into the cockpit, and how fast all of it disappeared.
The footage is also ageing in ways nobody expected. Conroy talks about watching broadcasters realize live, on camera, what they were witnessing, and why he thinks a certain kind of movie about that day may never get made.
Topics: September 11th, 9/11 anniversary, air travel security, VHS footage, 2001
GUEST: Ed Conroy |<a href="http://retrontario.com"> http://retrontario.com</a> | @&zwnj;retrontario
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-09-10

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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