Connections Podcast

Inspired to serve by 9/11

September 11, 2026·50 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks, how do veterans who enlisted as a result of 9/11 feel about their decision to serve? We discuss the question with local veterans. They share why they decided to enlist, what they learned, what their service meant then, and what it means now. In studio: Stephen Cady, U.S. Amy veteran who served in Afghanistan Mike Capozzi, U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and veteran service officer with Monroe County Veteran Services Nick Stefanovic, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and director of Monroe County Veteran Services ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

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