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Bob Munden: “The Fastest Gun Who Ever Lived” Oct 15, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, we’ve all heard of gunslingers “Wild” Bill Hickok, Doc Holliday, and Billy The Kid. These quick-draw legends had nothing on Bob Munden.

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James K. Polk: The Best President Americans Don't Know Oct 15, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, official Texas State Historian Monte Monroe, as well as Rachel Halversen and Anne Clare, tell the story of President James K. Polk, and why his one term in office managed to beat out most presidents who served two.

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How Faith, Family, and Hockey Saved a Man After Being Kidnapped and Thrown In a Syrian Prison Oct 14, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Sam Goodwin had traveled to 180 countries, and Syria was to be number 181. Two hours into his adventurous visit there, a total transformation of his life began. His book is Saving Sam, and his website is https://www.samrgoodwin.com — Here's Sam with his story.

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Inside Fantasy Football: America's Favorite Non-Contact Sport Oct 13, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Peter Funt shares the enthralling growth of a billion-dollar business. Hear the journey from the early GOPPPL days to an integral part of the NFL marketing plan. Peter's book is Inside Fantasy Football: America's Favorite Non-Contact Sport

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Miles C. Collier: Cars Can Grab You by the Throat! Oct 13, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, going Ga-Ga for automobiles happened to Miles Collier as to so many - in an instant. Now Miles runs the world's best car museum, and wrote The Archaeological Automobile, a book about American material culture, the material remnants we leave behind as we travel through time.

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How Pat Boone Became Famous Oct 11, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, many know that Elvis grew up singing in his church choir - and he would lead the charts with hit songs through many years. Hear from another music legend, Pat Boone - who grew musically by leading a large church choir, a capella - and would top the charts for an even longer stretch than Elvis.

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Wayne Gretzky Memorializes His Father Oct 11, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Walter Gretzky died at the age of 82. His death prompted an avalanche of tributes for a genuine, approachable, authentic person who nurtured the unsurpassed hockey talents of his son, Wayne Gretzky, on the family's famed backyard rink in Brantford, Ontario. The 60-year-old NHL legend-turned-American citizen spoke shortly after laying his father to rest.

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Brett Favre on His Miraculous Monday Night Game after His Father Died (Pt. 3) Oct 11, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in part 3 of our 5-part series, we hear Favre get very personal about his miraculous Monday Night Football game immediately following his father’s passing.

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A Texas Boy vs. an Air Traffic Control Bully Oct 11, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, you've heard that you "Don't Mess With Texas." This story from our regular listener/contributor Roger Latham, from Fort Worth, Texas, exemplifies that statement.

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A Marine's Story About Finding Peace After the Loss of His Mentor Oct 11, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Sgt. Joe L. Wrightsman was not only Lance Cpl. (Ret.) Tom Morton's mentor, he was a hero of the highest caliber who died trying to save an Afghani Police Officer from drowning in the Helmand River. Here's Tom to tell the story of the worst day of his life, and how he came to find peace after it.

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