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My Conversations With Two Fraternity Brothers Before They Died Aug 14, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick tells the story of two college friendships that would impact him for the rest of his life.
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The Wizard Hat Amendment of New Mexico Aug 14, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Duncan Scott tells us his story of pranking the New Mexico State Legislature.
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Centerline: The Surprising History of Lane Markings Aug 13, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when it comes to infrastructure that helps keep us safe while we drive, perhaps the greatest cost to benefit ratio on the saving lives front has to be painted lane lines on roads.
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"On The Wagon" & "Once In A Blue Moon" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 16) Aug 13, 2024

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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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My Family Spent 4 Months Playing Battleship in a Cornfield Aug 13, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the story itself is the stuff of legends...a sunken steamboat, buried treasure, and the drive of a group of AC repairmen to become "rich beyond rich" even if it meant going into over a million dollars worth of debt. Matt Hawley tells the story of his family's quest to dig up the steamboat Arabia from the middle of a corn field.
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Jack Marucci Created a Baseball Bat For His Son in His Backyard—Now He Runs The Biggest Bat Company in America Aug 13, 2024

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What started as a singular wood bat for his son led to the most popular and respected bat company in our country. Here's Jack Marucci with the story of how he got from point A to point B.
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The TV Show That's Taking Over the World: The Chosen Aug 13, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Hollywood giants are ramping up new "faith limbs" - and this tectonic shift has begun with an amazing success story of crowdfunding and a creative culture grounded in the Bible.
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Possom for Supper? Aug 13, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Our American Stories listener Joy Neal Kidney shares the story of what her family ate during the Great Depression.
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The Story Behind The Story of The Salem Witch Trials and The American Puritans Aug 12, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, historical truths often emerge with time. Early on, a hush descended over 1692-1693 Salem Witch Trials for generations. Then came playwright Arthur Miller, who made off with the story, or at least his version of it. Since 1953, The Crucible has become the culturally-accepted storyline that has come to define American Puritans and the city of Salem itself. Dr. Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries. He’s here to tell the story of the Puritans and the Salem Witch Trials.

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A Black Cowboy is the Inspiration for the Lone Ranger? Aug 12, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The Lone Ranger, with his cry of “Hi-Ho Silver!” has become an American institution ranking with Paul Bunyan in the realms of folklore and legend. The History Guy remembers Bass Reeves, John Reynolds Hughes, and forgotten history of the Wild West.
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