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Scott McCartney

Scott McCartney

Editor

Mar 8, 2026

5:05
In all of that, Scott, what's that one story that you're proudest of that almost nobody remembers today, or you would like more people to remember?
5:16
Yeah, that's so interesting.
5:22
The story that I've always been most proud of at the Wall Street Journal was one I did with my colleague, Susan Carey.
5:30
And Susan would tell you the same thing.
5:31
It was the story that she was most proud of.
5:33
And it was a story we did after the 9-11 terrorist attacks.
5:40
And the story was about...

8 MINS LATER

13:35
What was the specific smoking gun moment in that investigation, Scott, where you realized this person cannot, you know, lead an airline anymore?
5:05
Between all of that, Scott, what's that one story that you're proudest of that almost nobody remembers today or you would like more people to remember?
5:16
Yeah, that's so interesting.
5:22
The story that I've always been most proud of at the Wall Street Journal was one I did with my colleague, Susan Carey.
5:30
And Susan would tell you the same thing.
5:31
It was the story that she was most proud of.
5:33
And it was a story we did after the 9-11 terrorist attacks.
5:40
And the story was about...

8 MINS LATER

13:35
What was the specific smoking gun moment in that investigation, Scott, where you realized this person cannot, you know, lead an airline anymore?

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