Twenty-five Years After 9/11 with a Song by John Ondrasik and a Book by Jim DeFede
Summary
For the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Nicole Sandler reflects on the day and plays a 2006 interview with John Androsik, whose song "Superman" became an anthem for first responders. She also airs a 2023 conversation with journalist Jim Defedeiti, author of "The Day the World Came to Town," which inspired the musical "Come From Away." The episode includes commentary on Nancy Pelosi’s reelection and Defedeiti’s analysis of Ron DeSantis’s political shift in Florida.
Topics discussed
Show intro and sponsor reads
Sponsorships and show description
Host return from vacation and house moving
Promoting Jim Daini's book 'Defeat DeBook'
Context for 9/11 sidebar stories
Interview with John Androski on 'Superman'
Transition to second interview segment
Intro to Jim Daini and sponsor reads
Personal memories of 9/11 morning
Nancy Pelosi retirement and age in politics
Age discrimination and move to Arizona
History of working with Jim Daini
Miami politics and Proud Boys convictions
Ron DeSantis political shift analysis
Florida voter registration and 2024 races
Radio anecdotes and Johnny Depp story
Women Who Rock project and personal news
Jim Daini outro and contact info
Donald Trump 9/11 lies and GOP response
Sponsor reads and show outro
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