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The Activist: Marian Fontana Nov 06, 2018

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Marian Fontana lost her husband, FDNY firefighter David Fontana, when he was killed on Sept. 11 – the anniversary date of their wedding. Fontana recounts meeting her husband and the early years of their relationship, her turn to activism after 9/11 and her work founding the support nonprofit September 11th Families’ Association.

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An Incredible Gesture: Manju Shandler Oct 29, 2018

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Overwhelmed with emotion like so many New Yorkers and Americans in the wake of the attacks on 9/11, Manju Shandler sought to ground herself through the process of making art. Manju reflects on how art helped her process the magnitude of loss, creating an individual painting for each of the 2,977 people killed that day. The piece – called “Gesture” – was once on display at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

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A Hollywood Tale: Chazz Palminteri Oct 22, 2018

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From the streets of the Bronx to Hollywood, Chazz Palminteri reflects on his childhood and his rise in the film industry. Best known for his film and Broadway show “A Bronx Tale,” the actor, screenwriter and director learned about 9/11 while in Los Angeles. With commercial airline operations shuttered, he drove cross country to get back his hometown.

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Public Radio Boss: Laura Walker Oct 15, 2018

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New York Public Radio president & CEO Laura Walker is a native New Yorker who grew up appreciating the art and culture of the city. She reflects on her decision to stay on-air on 9/11, the power of “call talk” and how 9/11 continues to be an important topic in the news.

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The Sculptor: Eric Fischl Oct 09, 2018

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In 2001, artist Eric Fischl created a sculpture in response to the 9/11 attacks called, “Tumbling Woman.” The piece initially caused controversy when it was unveiled. Fischl talks about the New York art scene in the 1970s, the process of creating “Tumbling Woman,” and how it felt to see it on display for the first time at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum years after he first created the piece.

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The Sculptor: Eric Fischl Oct 09, 2018

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The Sculptor: Eric Fischl Oct 09, 2018

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The Fourth Estate: Andrea Bernstein Oct 01, 2018

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Andrea Bernstein takes you through her 9/11 story as a journalist running towards the towers to get the public the information it needed. She would later cover the long rebuilding process. She joined WNYC radio in 1996 and has covered government, politics, transportation and more. She is the Peabody Award-winning co-host of the Trump, Inc. Podcast and senior editor at WNYC.

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Live from 30 Rock: Chuck Scarborough Sep 24, 2018

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For more than four decades, anchor Chuck Scarborough broadcasted the news from NBC’s headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Center. He sits down with us and reveals his brother’s harrowing 9/11 story of survival and one of the most powerful news stories he covered about a young man named Welles Crowther, who died in the 2001 attacks.

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The Theatre: Patrick Hinds Sep 17, 2018

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In 2001, Patrick Hinds was still new to New York, excitedly pursuing a career as a freelance writer. He would later become an influential personality in the Broadway world, hosting and producing highly successful podcasts like “Theatre People” that explore the industry. Hinds speaks about his favorite New York City community, and the tumultuous journey of Broadway in the aftermath of 9/11.

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