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“On Skid Row” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions May 13, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice from his guide to unraveling the baffling mini mysteries of the English language. His book, Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases, explores where our favorite sayings come from—and what they really mean. Be sure to check it out!

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A 14-Year-Old Historian Brings the First Day of the American Revolution to Life May 13, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, you’ve probably heard that during his famous midnight ride through the Massachusetts countryside to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the impending British occupation of Lexington and Concord, Paul Revere shouted, “The British are coming!” But that’s not quite true. Sabrina Bhattacharjya, a 14-year-old history enthusiast and founder of Lex250, shares the real story—and brings to life the first day of the American Revolution. We'd like to thank Constituting America for turning us on to this story.

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[Mother's Day Special] Forgiving My Worthless Father May 12, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our regular contributor from Kodiak Island, Alaska, Leslie Leyland Fields, shares the heartbreaking story of her relationship with her father—and it’s not what you’d expect.

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[Mother's Day Special] Mother’s Day Means More When You Don’t Know if You’ll See Her Again May 12, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Scott Jones, a regular contributor to Our American Stories and author of Growing Up Rural, shares the story of a boy named Leo and the special letters he wrote to his family during the war.

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[Mother's Day Special] Receiving Wylie: A High-Risk Pregnancy Story May 12, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Karla Duerson shares what it was like to be pregnant with—and give birth to—her daughter Wylie.

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[Mother's Day Special] The Eulogy Lee Never Gave for His Mother May 11, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our host, Lee Habeeb, opens up about his mother’s life and legacy in the patch of earth in Northern New Jersey she cared for and influenced with her love, grace, and class.

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[Mother's Day Special] The Story of a Mother Who Destroys the Perfect Mom Myth May 11, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, popular social media influencer and Mother Tiffany Jenkins shares her secret to being a mom… (Hint: It’s not what you post on social media!)

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[Mother's Day Special] My Mother Had Me at 16: She's My Superhero May 11, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, for our Mother's Day Special, Alan Brown, a listener of Our American Stories, shares a story about him and his strong-willed mother, and how they both battled and survived poverty and an abusive marriage, coming out the other side better and closer than ever.

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[Mother's Day Special] 'Curls' by Winter Prosapio May 11, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, for our Mother's Day Special, Our American Stories regular contributor, writer, and Mother Winter Prosapio shares a touching story about a mundane, often-repeated event: washing her daughter's curly hair.

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The Story of America's Most Legendary Storm Chaser: Tim Samaras May 09, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, at the turn of the 21st century, tornadoes were still one of nature’s greatest mysteries—ripping through the American heartland more than a thousand times a year, with scientists no closer to understanding their inner workings. Most had given up trying—until Tim Samaras came along. Brantley Hargrove, author of The Man Who Caught the Storm, shares the story of the storm chaser who risked everything to unlock the secrets of the skies.

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