The Jesse Kelly Show

Hour 1: Remembering 9/11

Sep 12, 2025
The host honors the memory of 9/11 with powerful personal reflections and stories from those affected. The conversation highlights the necessity of remembering heroes and supporting their families through initiatives like the Tunnel to Towers charity. There's a critical look at today's political climate, emphasizing resilience and the need for public discourse. Humor is injected with light-hearted country rankings, while the discussion touches on conservative shifts among the youth and the importance of standing firm against intimidation.
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ANECDOTE

Watching 9/11 Live

  • Jesse Kelly recounts watching the second plane hit live on CNN while in the Marines and the immediate shock and anger that followed.
  • He describes how that day became a life-changing, defining moment for him and many others.
ADVICE

Take Kids To The 9/11 Museum

  • Visit the 9/11 memorial museum in New York to understand the stories and sacrifices of that day.
  • Take children through the museum to help them grasp the event and its heroes.
INSIGHT

Separate The Day From Its Aftermath

  • Kelly argues the global war on terror's failures shouldn't erase the moral weight of 9/11.
  • He urges separating the tragedy's remembrance from the flawed political aftermath.
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