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James B. Stewart and Tom Junod on Writing About 9/11

The writers join Bryan to reflect on coverage of the attacks

New York Twenty Years After 9/11 Terrorist Attacks Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images


Twenty years have passed since 9/11. Writers Tom Junod and James B. Stewart stop by to remember and reflect on the events of that day. Bryan talks with Stewart to discuss his 2002 New Yorker piece, “The Real Heroes Are Dead,” which follows Rick Rescorla—former soldier, officer, security specialist, and hero who helped save thousands of lives on 9/11—through his love story with his wife, Susan (0:53). Later, Tom Junod stops by to talk through his 2003 Esquire piece that focuses on the infamous picture of “The Falling Man.” They discuss how the story came about, why finding the identity of the man in the photo was important, and how the story is received years later (27:40).

Host: Bryan Curtis
Guests: James B. Stewart and Tom Junod
Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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