Bush's 9/11 Remarks Draw Backlash; Savannah Guthrie Uses Past Tense About Mom | 9/11/26
Summary
Dave Ai opens the show by noting that a new Ipsos poll finds 9/11 remains the most significant historic event for half of U.S. adults, even 25 years later. He then covers the sharp conservative backlash to George W. Bush’s remarks calling Islam a "religion of peace" during a conversation with Condoleezza Rice. Finally, the episode addresses Savannah Guthrie’s heartbreaking use of the past tense when discussing her missing mother, Nancy, as the investigation remains active.
Topics discussed
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Show intro and agenda for September 11th
Poll: 9/11 remains top historic event for Americans
Comparing 9/11 to other events by age group
Perceived impact of 9/11 on country and individuals
How Americans plan to commemorate the anniversary
Personal memory: Kevin Noel's experience on 9/11
George W. Bush interview: Lessons of 9/11 and isolationism
Backlash over Bush's 'Islam is a religion of peace' remark
Conservative reactions and criticism of Bush's remarks
Bush and Rice discuss Flight 93 and international support
Editorial: Critique of Bush's refusal to name ideology
Savannah Guthrie uses past tense for missing mother
Update on Nancy Guthrie investigation status
Family statement and reward for Nancy Guthrie's return
Show recap and sign-off
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