GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 177: 9/11 25 Years Later — Rudy Giuliani Reveals What Happened That Day
We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 25 YEARS LATER… HE REMEMBERS IT ALL. On September 11, 2001, America was attacked, and New York City was at the center of it all. For the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, GOLD SHIELDS presents a powerful and deeply personal interview with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Mayor Giuliani takes us inside the chaos of that unimaginable day, the fear, the confusion, the anger, the devastation, and the heartbreaking loss. But ...
We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did.
25 YEARS LATER… HE REMEMBERS IT ALL.
On September 11, 2001, America was attacked, and New York City was at the center of it all.
For the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, GOLD SHIELDS presents a powerful and deeply personal interview with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Mayor Giuliani takes us inside the chaos of that unimaginable day, the fear, the confusion, the anger, the devastation, and the heartbreaking loss. But he also takes us inside the leadership that was required to help a wounded city stand back up.
Join GOLD SHIELDS for this unforgettable conversation with “America’s Mayor,” Rudy Giuliani.
NEVER FORGET.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction of Rudy Giuliani and opening praise for his leadership
01:10 - Giuliani is asked to recount the morning of September 11
02:01 - Breakfast plans, primary day, and the first warning from a detective
03:01 - Initial response to the World Trade Center fire and the decision to treat it as a terror attack
03:52 - Closing bridges and tunnels and mobilizing police and fire personnel
04:50 - Second plane hits and the attack is confirmed
05:14 - Why coordination between departments mattered immediately
05:44 - Watching the towers and realizing there was no plan for this scenario
06:41 - Father Judge, last rites, and the human scale of the disaster
07:11 - Questions about a helicopter and the limits of what could be done
08:03 - The fire department’s role and the priority of saving people below the fire
08:56 - Worry about additional attacks and protecting other targets
10:50 - Calling the White House and learning about other unaccounted-for planes
11:44 - The president is evacuated and Giuliani describes feeling alone
12:41 - Getting trapped in the building during another shock wave
13:37 - Being rescued and going to a firehouse in the West Village
15:52 - Putting city, state, and federal governments together in one command structure
16:48 - Why the first responders restored the spirit of the country
17:17 - The flag-raising image and what it meant nationally
18:26 - Dan and Tom reflect on calm leadership, unity, and volunteerism
20:22 - Giuliani on burying fear and making the best decision possible
22:18 - Realizing New Yorkers needed time before returning to normal
24:18 - How his perspective on security changed over time
25:46 - Concerns about terrorism, border security, and modern threats
26:46 - Why he sees 9/11 as a warning about enemies trying to destroy American civilization
27:38 - The hosts discuss FBI leadership and Giuliani’s confidence in the bureau
28:11 - Closing thanks, praise for first responders, and final remarks
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