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Talking Points -- 9/13/26
KAMC's "Talking Points" program this week reflected on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, featuring local veterans who joined the military after that day.
For Lubbock residents, this segment offers a personal look at how a generation was motivated to serve, with two neighbors sharing their direct experiences. The segment highlights how historical events create legacies felt years later on our own streets and in our own homes. The program connects a significant national moment to the individual choices of people living among us. Many remember exactly where they were on 9/11, but few stop to consider the long-term ripple effects that led some to put on a uniform.
Common questions
What did KAMC's Talking Points feature for the 25th anniversary of 9/11?
- KAMC's Talking Points featured local Lubbock veterans Sarah Weede and Tanner Brown, who shared their personal stories of joining the military specifically because of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Anchor Jen Phillips led the discussion on how the national tragedy shaped individual lives in the Hub City.
Which Lubbock veterans were interviewed on KAMC?
- Lubbock residents Sarah Weede and Tanner Brown were interviewed by anchor Jen Phillips on the KAMC program. Both veterans discussed how they were moved to enlist in the military in the direct aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
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