America’s Song, Part 1

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With his performance of “God Bless America” during Game 3 of the 2001 World Series, New York City Police Department Officer Daniel Rodriguez comforted a nation still grieving in the wake of 9/11. It felt like a timeless moment. Instead, it proved fleeting. Twenty years later, the ... Show More

Listen to some sad stories of a man who died for his(almost) country, a school shooting of those with faith and other things that happened in 1999, and me read a poem on God and His America. StoryCorps: https://storycorps.org/stories/george-rincon-and-yolanda-reyes-170526/ Columb ... Show More

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America Remembers pays tribute to America’s heroes. The special features Iraq and Afghanistan veterans still struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including combat veteran Steven Padilla, who battles with PTSD after a roadside bomb hit his convoy. The program als ... Show More

There were remembrance ceremonies in New York City, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon. The reading of the victim's names — there were nearly 3,000 — took hours. Former President George W. Bush and Vice President Harris spoke. And, our reporters discuss the political legacy of the ... Show More

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<p><em>This episode contains strong language.</em></p><p>The sound of victory was loud. It was banging pots, honking horns and popping corks as supporters of President-elect Joe Biden celebrated his win.</p><p>But loss, too, has a sound. In the days after the U.S. election result ... Show More

<p>Colin addresses the tragedy of the shooting at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade celebration</p> <p>He explains why this is a make-or-break season for the Celtics</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>