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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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From Willy Wonka to Matilda: The Story of One of the Greatest Storytellers For Children of the 20th Century—Roald Dahl Aug 05, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Roald Dahl was a British author of popular children's books which have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. He has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century.” Dahl worked in Washington DC during WWII. He married American actress Patricia Neal in 1953, and together they had 5 children. Hollywood made five of his children’s books into movies: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (twice), Matilda, The Witches, James and the Giant Peach, and The BFG.

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The Angel Of The Battlefield: Clara Barton Aug 05, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Kaela Rider—a former civics and history teacher from Jacksonville, Florida, who now serves as Education Programs Coordinator at the Bill of Rights Institute, tells the story of the founder of the American Red Cross—Clara Barton.

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Karl Marlantes: Turning Ghosts into Ancestors Aug 05, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Vietnam Veteran and best-selling author Karl Marlantes shares his story of war, memory, and loss.

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Indians, a Jew, and a Hotel Partnership Aug 05, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mike Leven was President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp... one of the great hoteliers of all time—a legend in his business. He is also what you would call a “wise man.” Here’s Mike telling the story about how he—a Jew—started the Asian American Hotel Owners Association.

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MIT's Basketball Coach: "Those Nerds Can Only Handle One Play Aug 05, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, hear leadership lessons that Bill Koch took with him for the rest of his life!

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Jack London's "To Build a Fire" Aug 02, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jack London’s most famous works include The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set in the Klondike Gold Rush, and so is this story. Here to narrate the gripping finale of Jack London’s masterpiece, To Build a Fire, is Roger McGrath.

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My Daughter, Out There... On The Beam Aug 02, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Stephen Rusiniak became a father of a daughter, he had worries. When she became a high school gymnast, his worries increased.

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Fighting Founders: The Alien and Sedition Acts Aug 02, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Alien and Sedition Acts are one of America's most controversial laws ever passed. Dr. Adam Carrington of Hillsdale College tells the story.

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The Man Who Hung Out With Astronauts: Craig Sumner, NASA Engineer Aug 02, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Craig Sumner worked at NASA from the time of the Apollo missions to the days of the space shuttle, helping to build the lunar rover in the process. This is his story.

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A Listener's Story: A Man, a Knife, and a Unforgettable Encounter Aug 01, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Rich Muniz recounts what many others have experienced, and suffer from. He kept his cool and violently saved a life under intense danger - and his life after that day was not the same as before. His message is one of steadfast, workmanlike hope.

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