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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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Ralph Cox: Last Guy Cut from 1980 U.S. Olympic "Miracle" Hockey Team Jan 01, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ralph Cox is a former college hockey star who was squeezed out of arguably the greatest moment in sports history. Here's Ralph to share the moment that changed his life forever.

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The Town that Created Mark Twain: Hannibal, Missouri Dec 29, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Hannibal spared Mark Twain from nothing—exposing him to poverty, death, racism, and the need to make decisions for himself. Here's Richard Garey, a Mark Twain aficionado, with the story of this all-important town.

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Hungry for Home: What It’s Like to Live in a 300-Year-Old House Dec 29, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, William Penn founded Pennsylvania - and left a home there. Ruth McKeaney and her husband flip houses for a living... and with high hopes for the American future.

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The Best Worst Counterfeiter in American History Dec 29, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Emerich Juettner was an upstanding citizen... for most of his life. Here's his story.

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Al Capone: The Man and the Era Dec 29, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, America’s fascination with mob boss Al Capone is a century old. Here to tell the story is the biographer of the definitive work on Al Capone, Laurence Bergreen.

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I Worked Out of Workaholism… And My Life Is Working Better Dec 29, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Steve Trice, the founder of Jasco Products, tells the story of why serving his employees is much more rewarding than serving the dollar.

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The President Whose Greatness Came from His Restraint: The Story of President Calvin Coolidge Dec 28, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, at 2:47 a.m. on August 3rd, 1923 Calvin Coolidge was administered the oath of office by his father in the light of a kerosene lamp in the small town in which he was born; Plymoth Notch, Vermont. It was the culmination of a life well lived. Here to tell the story of our 30th President is Matthew Denhart and Tracy Messer—the world's greatest Coolidge impersonator—with the story.

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Possom for Supper? Dec 28, 2023

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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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Three Surprising Stories About The King of Rock and Roll Dec 28, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Greg McDonald got his start in show business as a teenager after meeting Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, shortly after Parker began managing Elvis in the ‘50s. Here’s Greg with a Colonel and Elvis Christmas story.

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How Ronald Reagan Faked It 'Til He Made It: His Early Years in Radio in...Des Moines? Dec 28, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before he was President, he was a strapping radio commentator at WHO in Des Moines. Here's Ronald Reagan's story in his own words.

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