Ave Maria in the Afternoon – September 11, 2024 – Hour 1
Marcus was a teenager living in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority nation, on the day of the 9/11 attacks. He shares how the local community reacted. We talk more 9/11 with Andrew Petiprin, and Matthew Handley gives us a look at how last night’s debate could affect the election in Michigan.
Marcus’ Monologue: 9/11 in a Muslim-Majority Country
Marcus grew up in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country, and was in junior high on the day of the 9/11 attacks. He shares his memories of how people reacted there compared to how the rest of the world reacted.
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Post 9/11: Anticipated by Radiohead and René Girard
When we look back on the weeks after the 9/11 attacks, we recall that for a brief period Americans were united over something bigger than themselves and their ideological differences. Sadly, it was not to last. The years since have brought a tidal wave of social change and bitter division and interestingly, the great Catholic literary scholar, René Girard, anticipated all of it. Andrew Petitprin joins us with his thoughts.
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Marcus’ Monologue: The Failures of Secular Education
The idea that children primarily belong to the state began to take hold in the 19th century. According to this view, families are responsible for a child’s physical wellbeing, but the state is tasked with forming a child’s mind. This approach has failed, and Marcus discusses.
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What does the Debate mean for Michigan Voters?
Michigan is expected to be a swing state once again in November. Do we have a feel for how last night’s debate affected the presidential race for Michigan voters? Matthew Handley joins us.
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