Yesterday

How the Lobotomy Changed Modern Brain Science

On this episode of Our American Stories, in the mid-20th century, families desperate for answers turned to a radical procedure known as the lobotomy. It was sold as a cure for everything from depression to schizophrenia, but its brutal methods left thousands of patients permanent ... Show More

7m 59s

Yesterday

Richard Herzog: From Abuse to Forgiveness and a New Life Through Football

On this episode of Our American Stories, growing up across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, Richard Herzog found refuge from a troubled home on the playing field. Sports gave him confidence and a place to belong. Then a trusted teacher abused that trust, leaving Herzog wit ... Show More

20m 18s

Sep 14

Christopher Columbus: The Good, the Bad, and the Four Voyages

On this episode of Our American Stories, Christopher Columbus sailed west in 1492, convinced he could reach Asia across the Atlantic. He was wrong about where he was going, wrong about the size of the world, and yet skilled and determined enough to complete a voyage that would ch ... Show More

30m 17s

Sep 2021

A New York firefighter tells his story of 9/11

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 sto ... Show More

41m 44s

Sep 2023

09/10/23: 9.11 THE FDNY

While the nation remembers the terrorist attacks that killed thousands of Americans more than 20 years ago, New York City firefighters who survived after being sent to rescue victims at the World Trade Center will relive a life-changing experience that’s now a part of who they ar ... Show More

42m 38s

Sep 2021

#220 – Niels Jorgensen: New York Firefighters and the Heroes of 9/11

Niels Jorgensen is a former New York firefighter for over 21 years, who was there at Ground Zero on September 11th, 2001. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – ROKA: https://roka.com/ and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order – MUD\WTR: https://mudwtr ... Show More

2h 49m

Sep 2022

Shawn & Remembering 9/11/01

In this Episode, we take a look back 22 years ago & remember the day of 9/11. When the images of planes flying into buildings in New York City. The thick black smoke in New York City against the crystal blue sky backdrop. How that horrific day changed everything in America & so f ... Show More

15m 5s

Sep 2024

09/08/2024: 9.11: THE FDNY

Former Fire Department of New York Commissioner Dan Nigro and other firefighters who were at Ground Zero recall the tragedy of losing 343 of their colleagues on 9/11.

42m 15s

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

Sep 2023

Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Talks 9/11

Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Joseph Pfeifer joins Bloomberg's Tim Stenovec and Jess Menton to remember 9/11 and speak about his book, Ordinary Heroes: A Memoir of 9/11 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15m 35s

Sep 2020

The Day We Remember

With today being 19 years since September 11th, we honor and remember the heroes from that day! Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listen ... Show More

2h 2m

Sep 2021

9/11 Pt. 6: Legacy

In the final episode of our 9/11 series, we examine the legacy of that day, and how its memory impacted — and still impacts — the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

36m 2s

Remembering 9/11, News Montage From 2001...