Howard Stern's live broadcast reaction on September 11, 2001, has resurfaced as the United States approaches the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

During the broadcast, Stern and his team interrupted their show when the first plane struck the World Trade Center's North Tower. As the scale of the unfolding tragedy became clearer with a second plane hitting the South Tower, a caller named Kathy relayed a question from her nine-year-old sister: "Why do the people hate the Americans?"

Stern responded bluntly, "Well, because we have everything. And we have a way of life that's organized and free. And they're jealous. I mean, it's an easy question to answer. We have it all."

The radio host also suggested that attacks occurred because "these other countries live in fear of their leaders." He added, "They are raised to hate, and we have to now recognize [that]."

Stern played live news coverage during his show, which included an expert suggesting the crashes bore "the markings of a Middle East act of terrorism." Stern also named Osama bin Laden as a potential suspect years before the al-Qaeda leader was killed by U.S. forces.

During the broadcast, a woman named Kathy called into the show to pose a question from her younger sister, asking why they hate Americans

Investigators later determined that 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial planes that morning. American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower at 8:46 a.m., followed by United Airlines Flight 175 hitting the South Tower 17 minutes later. American Airlines Flight 77 was flown into the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers and crew fought back against the hijackers. Authorities believe Flight 93's intended target was either the White House or the U.S. Capitol.

Kathy's voice cracked as she finished, prompting a blunt response from Stern about the country's freedom and prosperity

Both World Trade Center towers collapsed, resulting in the deaths of 2,977 people, not including the hijackers, and injuring thousands more. The attacks transformed U.S. foreign policy, initiated the global War on Terror, and led to wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

As the morning unfolded, Stern relayed reports that another plane had struck the Pentagon and a fourth had crashed in Pennsylvania

The broadcast is noted for capturing the confusion and immediate reactions felt across the nation as the events of that morning unfolded, providing an unfiltered account of a country realizing in real time that it was under attack.