The events of 9/11 are forever etched in the hearts of all Americans. Most of us still remember exactly where we were when it happened. In this episode, Acton’s Director of Communications Eric Kohn sits down with Niels Jorgensen, a retired New York firefighter, who shares his story of what happened at ground zero that day.
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Jul 29
Brad Birzer Unpacks the Republican Virtues of the Declaration of Independence
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Bradley J. Birzer, Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies and professor of history at Hillsdale College, about his new book, The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 27
Acton's Emerging Leaders Program with Beenish Fatima and Emerson Morris
On this special episode of Acton Line, Julia LaGrand, a member of Acton’s Emerging Leaders Program talks to two of her compatriots, Beenish Fatima and Emerson Morris about the work experience aspect of the program. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Acton On-Demand ... Show More
31m 32s
Jul 22
Julia LaGrand and Dan Hugger Review Acton University 2026
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Julia LaGrand, an Emerging Leader at the Acton Institute, about the recently concluded Acton University 2026. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Acton On-Demand: Acton University 2026 Acton University Acton On-Demand If y ... Show More
26m 52s
Sep 2021
Remembering 9/11, News Montage From 2001 and A 9/11 Firefighter's Story: The Unlikely Relationship Between Two of NYC's Finest
On this episode of Our American Stories, we give homage to the events of 9/11 with news montage from that historic day and 9/11 firefighter Niels Jorgensen and billionaire David Koch, and the tragedies that brought them together.Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.co ... Show More
38m 16s
Sep 2021
9/11: Looking Back, and Looking Forward
As a Senator for New York on September 11th, 2001, Hillary witnessed the devastation at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Afterwards, she was deeply involved in the response and recovery efforts. For her, every anniversary of 9/11 is an opp ... Show More
51m 6s