Patrick Madrid opens this episode on the 25th anniversary of September 11th with a poignant audio montage that brings listeners back to the shock, loss, and bravery witnessed on that tragic day. First-hand stories from callers, along with Patrick’s own vivid memories, blend the immediacy of lived experience with the enduring grief and resilience that shaped a nation. Patrick reflects on how 9/11 changed the collective soul of Americans, highlights the acts of selfless courage, and keeps alive the importance of remembering the victims and the faith that sustained so many during those dark hours.

• Audio: 9/11 Montage from Glen Beck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6_LcD4WRlA
• Audio: Compilation of historical 9/11 footage (The raw clips themselves were filmed by various news crews and bystanders on September 11, 2001) - https://x.com/SlimWiggy/status/2092095340744671362 (05:41)
• Audio: Brooke Jackan’s last voicemail to her family - https://x.com/realredsd/status/2097117791526490594/video/1?s=46 (18:18)
• Audio: 9/11 calls on 9/11 - https://x.com/realredsd/status/2097119687477735824/video/1?s=46 (19:57)
• Jeff - We need to remember there was a 4th plane headed for the White House that was taken over by people and crashed in Pennsylvania. Also, the people in New Brunswick Canada took care of stranded Americans. (22:16)
• Audio: Flight 93 call from flight attendant CeeCee Lyels -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo7VbSMECg4 (26:00)
• Audio: Katrina Mario’s husband Kenny was a fireman on 911 and he kissed his kids goodbye  - https://x.com/Francin28577060/status/2098096388324413542?s=20 (27:44)
•  , NYPD Officer Moira Smith, was killed helping guide people out of the south tower on 911 - https://x.com/NY1/status/2098154270562431429/video/1?s=46 (30:05)
• Anne Marie - I lived through 9/11 and could see people jumping from the top of the World Trade Center (37:26)
• Val - My son was an air traffic controller on 9/11 and he was told that all planes would divert to the nearest airports. (41:20)