In the Shadow of 9-11

For most Americans, recent history can be clearly divided in two eras: before and after 9-11. The attacks translated into a sense of vulnerability, grief and anger. They redefined our national sense of self, and how we understand our place in the world. To this day we see constant reminders of the events, which brought about war and conflict.

We all remember where we were on September 11th, 2001. Since this day, our world, our country and our lives have been transformed. How are we different today? How are we coping with the aftermath of 9-11?

In the Shadow of 9-11 is a WHYY radio documentary about the lives of Americans after the terrorist attacks. These are the stories of people whose lives were dramatically altered, or who made big changes themselves:

• A father who traveled to Iraq after his son died in the war.
• An Iraqi - American woman who became involved in politics after the attacks.
• A woman who narrowly escaped the World Trade Center.
• A writer who decided to stay in New York City and raise his children there, despite his fears.

Their stories offer a unique insight into how we are different today.

In the Shadow of 9-11 also explores what makes us feel safe and why, what is the impact on our national psyche and how our culture as a whole has changed.

This one-hour documentary is an ideal companion program to the PBS series "America at a Crossroads."

In the Shadow of 9-11 is hosted and produced by Maiken Scott, Elisabeth Perez-Luna is the executive producer. They were recently honored with the Gracie Allen award for their last radio documentary, Childhood Lost and Found.

Author Adam Gopnik, photo by Brigitte Lacombe

2nd Lt. John Thomas Wroblewski in Rhamadi, Iraq.
Picture by David Swanson, Philadelphia Inquirer

2nd Lt. John Thomas Wroblewski

Zainab Al Suwaij