Toward the Turning: Rethinking the Meaning of 9/11, the Clash of Civilizations, and a Post Modern World

By Shelley Irwin

Published September 24, 2026 at 10:07 AM EDT

We talk to Scott Gibbs about his new book.

Toward the Turning: Rethinking the Meaning of 9/11, the Clash of Civilizations, and a Post Modern World, written by Scott Gibbs, proposes a deeper account of extremism, polarization, and a group conflict, one rooted in how we understand ourselves and the world. Scott shares his words.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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