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Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

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Life Beyond My Wildest Dreams: Professional Dog Walker Aug 28, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ryan Stewart went most of his life unsure of his purpose... But, there was one thing that kept him going -- dogs. He shares his story of how canines have helped him.

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Did The Father of The Blues Really Sell His Soul to The Devil? Aug 28, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, legend has it that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads to learn how to play the guitar. According to Steve Johnson, Robert's grandson, that's the furthest thing from the truth. Here he is with the true story of the king of the Delta Blues.

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I Lived Through The Depression And Didn't Even Know It Aug 28, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Donald Sturm tells his story of growing up during The Great Depression without knowing it because of the powerful influence of his parents...here's his remarkable story.

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ILLEGAL: Shooting Bunnies From A Motorboat Aug 28, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Winter Prosapio dives into some of the strange laws we have....and why we have them.

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The Story of a Military Man-Turned Missionary Who Carries a Gun... In War-Torn Burma (And Sudan and Iraq) Aug 27, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, whether armed or unarmed, the medics and defenders of the Free Burma Rangers stand with those trapped in the middle of war zones - and stand their ground. Telling of this intense mission is founder and former Green Beret, Dave Eubank.

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The Story of One of West Point’s Greatest Graduation Speeches—to Graduating Jewish Cadets in 2023 Aug 27, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dara Horn is an accomplished American writer, winning accolades and prizes for her fiction and non-fiction alike. She was approached to give a graduation speech to Jewish cadets at West Point in 2023. Here is Dara to tell the story of how her speech came to be—and the recorded copy of the speech she delivered. It's one of the most beautiful ever given at any graduation at any college—at any time. The subject: being uncomfortable and uncool.

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The Story of Charleston: The Way Life Used to Be, And Perhaps, Is Supposed to Be Aug 27, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tommy Dew’s Walking Tour of Charleston, SC, has been praised and recommended by the likes of The Wall Street Journal and TripAdvisor. Tommy is here to share the story of Charleston—from the American Revolution to today.

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President Truman’s Visit to Tiny Dexter, Iowa—And How It Helped Him Win Reelection Aug 27, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1948 President Harry Truman decided to attend a plowing match in the small town of Dexter, Iowa. It turned out to be an event that would help re-elect him to the Presidency.

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The Story of Saxsquatch Aug 27, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Saxsquatch plays music that you might well enjoy - but his family and those closest to him gave him feedback at first that - "I don't think you should do this." Yet, as you can now hear, there is Saxsquatch out there - somewhere.

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How Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece Influenced the Founders Aug 26, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, what do dead Romans and dead Greeks have to do with America? A lot, actually. Here's Dr. Kenneth Calvert of Hillsdale College to explore why the Founders thought the way they did and fought the way they did.

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