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9/11: Never Forget

September 11, 2021 Tim Crisis Communications, Episodes, History, Life & Style, Media, People, Politics, Politics, Society 00:40:57 Comments Off on 9/11: Never Forget

Ed Root joins Tim to talk about the people and the groups who have dedicated their lives to remembering the people and the lessons of 9/11.  Ed is a cousin of flight attendant Lorraine Bay, who was aboard United Flight 93 when it crashed into a field on September 11, 2001. Since then, Ed has been an active member of a group called, “Families of Flight 93.” Ed has dedicated much of his life to since that day. From September 12th until today, that story and the work involved can be summed up in two words, “Never forget.” This episode is part of our special series, “9/11: A Generation Removed.”

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9/11: A Flag Raising

September 10, 2021 Tim Blog, Crisis Communications, Episodes, History, Life & Style, Media, People, Politics, Politics, Society, Uncategorized 00:54:55 Comments Off on 9/11: A Flag Raising

Award-winning photographer Thomas E. Franklin joins Tim to tell his story of Ground Zero on September 11, 2001, and the story behind that now iconic photo he took that day, one that gave a nation in shock and mourning, something new. A sense of hope. And something to rally around. Our collective sense of patriotism. He captured that image of those three firefighters raising the American flag amidst the ruins of the World Trade Center.  This episode is part of our special series, “9/11: A Generation Removed.”

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9/11: Running with the President

September 8, 2021 Tim Crisis Communications, Episodes, History, Life & Style, Media, People, Politics, Politics, Public Relations, Society 00:57:41 Comments Off on 9/11: Running with the President

Former Bloomberg News White House correspondent Dick Keil joins Tim to talk about his story of 9/11 that started at 6:30 a.m. when he went on a morning run with President Bush in Sarasota, Florida, where the president was scheduled to make an appearance at a local elementary school.  Dick provides details and background on what the chain of events was with the president that morning, and what it was like to cover the President of the United States from Air Force One as history was unfolding.  This episode is part of our special series, “9/11: A Generation Removed.”

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The American Flag: A Biography

June 24, 2019 Tim Branding, Entertainment, Episodes, History, Life & Style, Marketing, Media, People 01:04:04 Comments Off on The American Flag: A Biography

Historian, professor, and podcaster Greg Jackson joins Tim to discuss the story of the United States flag, its history, its meaning and what it represents, and just why and how it stirs such strong emotions throughout society. Later in the episode we have a special feature you won’t want to miss.

 

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Tim O’Brien

Tim O’Brien, author, senior media advisor and veteran damage control expert, takes you inside the issues, the stories and to the people who reveal things you may not know, and other things some may want to keep hidden.  With over 35 years in handling high stakes and complex crisis management situations, and in his own comfortable style, Tim probes to uncover what’s real and what matters. What will shape the future. He developed the Shaping Opinion podcast to help you see how influence is at play every day. Get a fresh perspective that will help you see through the spin.