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Marking 25 years since Sept. 11 with 'All the Presidents' Wars' and 'Scattered Steel'
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On today’s show, we mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with two books that historicize the attacks. First, All the Presidents’ Wars focuses on anti-terror campaigns waged around the world over the past quarter century. Author Peter Bergen spoke with Morning Edition ’s Steve Inskeep about the expansion of executive branch powers that have enabled these wars. Then, Scattered Steel investigates how material from the World Trade Center ended up in memorials across the country. All Things Considered ’s Scott Detrow spoke with Sam Holleran – who co-authored the book with his brother, Max Holleran. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s…