'I heard the first plane hit': Journalist describes experience on 9/11
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, WNYC host Brian Lehrer shared his personal experience of that day, recalling hearing the first plane hit the South Tower and witnessing the subsequent events from his office six blocks away. He described the initial confusion and speculation about a small plane accident before the second impact confirmed it was an attack.
Lehrer's account highlights the abrupt loss of innocence and the shift from disbelief to the realization of being under attack, marking a moment that forever changed the United States and its relationship with public spaces and government trust.
The discussion also touched on the differing sentiments surrounding the 25th anniversary compared to previous years, the anger directed at city government over the release of toxic air documents, the long-term health consequences for first responders and civilians, and a broader erosion of trust in government.
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