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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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What Is Spam? The Story of an American Meat Icon Jan 10, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, author of The Book of Spam: A Most Glorious and Definitive Compendium of the World’s Favorite Canned Meat, Dustin Black, tells the story of this often speculated household name.

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The State of Texas Tried to Strip Away a Man's Livelihood....So He Fought Back Jan 10, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Wesley Hottit tells the story of Ash Patel's nearly six year legal battle stemming from the Texas Board of Cosmetology requiring his eyebrow threaders to go back to school to learn other people's jobs.

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The WWII Story of a Black Man Who Rescued White Sailors by Swimming 6 Hours in Shark-Infested Waters Jan 10, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Bruce Wigo—the former CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame—is here to share a story of an unknown American WWII hero.

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From Uganda to Texas: A Story of Survival and Faith Jan 09, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, this is a story of how faith propelled Dr. Dennis Sempebwa from war-torn Uganda to America... and beyond.

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The Man Who Wrote 'I'll Fly Away' Jan 09, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the granddaughters of Albert E. Brumley share the story of how their grandpa entered this world as the son of penniless sharecroppers and left it as the writer of the most recorded Gospel music song in history.

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The Time McDonald County Seceded from Missouri Jan 09, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1961, McDonald County, Missouri found a unique way to show their dissatisfaction with their state government. Dwight Pouge, who saw it all from the ground, tells the story.

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A Precious Gift for a Widowed Husband Jan 08, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tom and Lillian Lyons married in 1946. They lived a long and loving life raising a family on the south side of Chicago. Lillian was singing opera professionally when she and Tom met, and it was her voice that first made Tom fall in love. After Lillian’s death, an unexpected discovery would reunite Tom with Lillian’s voice on Tom’s 97th birthday for one last song.

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How Curious George Escaped the Nazis Jan 08, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Louise Borden is the author of "The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey."

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The Loyal(ist) Son: The Story of Ben Franklin's Son Taking Britain's Side During the Revolutionary War Jan 08, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the war in Ben Franklin's home was not one a loving family could have ever expected.

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Basketball Legend "Pistol Pete" Maravich Shares His Life Story... Just Days Before His Death Jan 08, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, just days before his death, the 40 year-old Maravich shared his story to a small audience about his life pursuing success and fame—until that pursuit brought him to his knees. This is the story of him coming to Christ.

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