497 - Cigarettes and Mothballs
- Sep 11, 2025
- 39:02
- Full Episode
This week, Georgia covers the heroic passengers of United Flight 93 on September 11th.
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Brief Summary
The episode recounts the heroic actions of United Flight 93 passengers during the 9/11 attacks, focusing on their fight against hijackers.
Key points
- Dr. Death the Cowboy. A charming neurosurgeon sells confidence but leaves a trail of broken bodies.
- Buried Bones True Crime Cruise. Kate and Paul are taking their podcast on a true crime cruise this October.
- Hunter S. Thompson's Insight. Reflecting on the impact of 9/11, Thompson's words resonate deeply.
- Lisa Jefferson's Call Center. A supervisor at Verizon's Airphone Service receives a call from a hijacked plane.
- The Hijackers' Profile. The hijackers were mostly young men from Saudi Arabia, members of Al-Qaeda.
- The First Hijacking Report. Flight attendant Betty Ann Ong calls to report the hijacking of American Airlines 11.
Episode highlights
- Dr. Death the CowboyA charming neurosurgeon sells confidence but leaves a trail of broken bodies.“This is a story of greed, betrayal, and a fight for justice.”0:51Sep 11, 2025
- Buried Bones True Crime CruiseKate and Paul are taking their podcast on a true crime cruise this October.“Can you imagine?”9:15Sep 11, 2025
- Hunter S. Thompson's InsightReflecting on the impact of 9/11, Thompson's words resonate deeply.“The party's over, folks.”17:13Sep 11, 2025
- Lisa Jefferson's Call CenterA supervisor at Verizon's Airphone Service receives a call from a hijacked plane.“She says she's on the phone with a man who is on another plane that has been hijacked.”20:02Sep 11, 2025
- The Hijackers' ProfileThe hijackers were mostly young men from Saudi Arabia, members of Al-Qaeda.“The hijackers are between the ages of 20 and 33.”22:53Sep 11, 2025
- The First Hijacking ReportFlight attendant Betty Ann Ong calls to report the hijacking of American Airlines 11.“I believe the flight has been hijacked.”29:31Sep 11, 2025
- Flight 93 Takes OffUnited 93 takes off just minutes before the first hijacking is reported.“If there was just some delay.”31:23Sep 11, 2025
- Todd Meamer's Last CallTodd Meamer speaks to a call center rep during the hijacking, revealing his family situation.“I just want you to know I absolutely love you.”33:16Sep 11, 2025
