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"I Was Wayne Gretzky’s Hungover Linemate" Feb 20, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Sean Pronger always dreamed of being and playing with Wayne Gretzky. Here's his story of what happened when his dream met his hangover.

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"Dark Horse & Dead Ringer" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 7) Feb 20, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases.

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The Story of Apollo 8's Message from the Moon...Heard by 1 Billion People Feb 20, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you want to know about the history of America, it is imperative that you know the Bible's role in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers—Christian and non-Christian—were heavily influenced by the Bible. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan, author of 100 Bible Verses That Made America.

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The Most Famous Partnership in Showbiz History—The Real Story of Colonel Parker and Elvis Presley Feb 19, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, ingrained lore has it that Parker took advantage of "poor country boy" Elvis to sign the singer who became "The King". For the first time, Colonel Parker's story is told by an insider, Greg McDonald, who worked under Parker and Elvis for years. Greg's never-before-heard stories of Parker's collaboration with Elvis reveal the man behind the legend.

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The Vincent van Gogh of Acting? HINT: He Played "Fredo" Feb 19, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it’s a well-known bit of movie trivia that all 5 films in which actor John Cazale appeared were nominated for Best Picture, and three of them received the Oscar. John Cazale played one of the most iconic characters in film history: Fredo Corleone from The Godfather. Yet today, most people don’t know his name. Here to tell this story is Jonjo Powers, author of A Small Perfection: John Cazale and the Art of Acting.

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A Surprise Gift from a Late-Wife to Her Widowed Husband Feb 19, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tom and Lillian Lyons married in 1946. They lived a long and loving life raising a family on the south side of Chicago. Lillian was singing opera professionally when she and Tom met, and her voice first made Tom fall in love. After Lillian’s death, an unexpected discovery would reunite Tom with Lillian’s voice on Tom’s 97th birthday for one last song.

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[President's Day] The Story of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation Feb 18, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in the 30th Episode of our Story of America Series with Dr. Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope, Bill reads and explains one of President Lincoln's greatest accomplishments—The Emancipation Proclamation.

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[President's Day Special] The Rise of Lincoln Feb 18, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in the 27th episode of our Story of America Series with Dr. Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope, Dr. McClay tells the remarkable story of how a little-known trial lawyer from Illinois who had lost an election against the most famous politician in America became President of the United States.

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[President's Day Special] The Sleeping Sentinel Who Received the Death Penalty, But Was Saved By President Lincoln Feb 18, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Civil War soldier, William Scott, fell asleep at his post, at the time a transgression punishable by execution. What happened next changed military history.

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[President's Day Special] How George Washington's Bible Survived 9/11 Feb 18, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, George Washington’s Bible was on loan to a famous Revolutionary War tavern mere blocks from the World Trade Center on 9/11. Just as the search for bodies ended, the search for the Bible began…

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