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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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Her Godmother and a Good School Changed Her Life... and She Now Changes the Lives of At-Risk Kids Feb 15, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Denisha Allen was born to a teenage mother into poverty in Jacksonville, Florida. Here's her story on how she overcame and succeeded.

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The Story of How One Bad Employee Harmed a Bank's Reputation (Told by the Ritz-Carlton Founder) Feb 15, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ritz-Carlton founder Horst Schulze reshaped how service and hospitality are defined in business. He tells a short story about how great service wins - excellence wins - and bad service kills businesses.

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Bite the Bullet to Bless You: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions Feb 15, 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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The Story of Putting the Customer In Charge Feb 15, 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 with a story about how he learned to put his customers in charge.

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Titanic Thompson: The Greatest Cheat of All Time (History Guy) Feb 15, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Titanic Thompson led a wild life, always chasing the next big score, including cheating the infamous mobster Al Capone. Here’s “The History Guy” with the story of Titanic Thompson, the greatest cheat of all time.

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Treating the Cause, Not the Symptons: A Listener's Life-Changing Lifestyle Story Feb 15, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tim Hennessy's life was changed by what he chose to do with his deteriorating health issues.

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Did The Father of The Blues Really Sell His Soul to The Devil? Feb 14, 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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The Silver Rush Kings and the "Big Bonanza" Feb 14, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, straight out of a Horatio Alger novel, the Silver Kings (John Mackay, James Fair, William O'Brien, and James Flood) epitomized the rags-to-riches American dream story. Roger McGrath tells the story of the richest mineral discovery in American history - the Comstock Lode.

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Love's Protector: The Story of Valentine's Day Feb 14, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Valentine’s Day began as a feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr. So, how did we get from beheading to betrothing?

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Why Nine Justices? The Democrat Who Challenged FDR's Supreme Court-Packing Scheme Feb 14, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, despite being a member of President Roosevelt's New Deal team, Hatton Sumners—a name most people don't know today—put his political career on the line to prevent FDR from packing the Supreme Court. Here's Josiah Daniel with the remarkable story of why there are still 9 Supreme Court justices today.

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