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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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Sunk At Pearl Harbor: The Life After the Death of The USS Oklahoma and Utah Dec 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Anne Claire tells the story of two ships sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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A Doolittle Raider’s Story of War & Forgiveness Dec 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, two enemies: One led Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor; the other was an American Doolittle Raider who bombed Tokyo. Here to tell the story is Carol Aiko DeShazer Dixon—the daughter of Doolittle Raider Jacob DeShazer. She is the author of Return of the Raider: A Doolittle Raider’s Story of War & Forgiveness.

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Grant's Greatest Battle Dec 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Louis Picone tells the story of how Grant's Memoirs came to be.

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Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas Dec 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ace Collins is the author of Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas. Collins is an ace at song history, and he’s here to introduce you to people you’ve never met, stories you’ve never heard, and meanings you’d never have imagined.

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Stepehen Ambrose: 1941 and the Steps Leading Up to the U.S. Entering WWII Dec 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here's Stephen Ambrose telling the story of 1941--the year that would bring America into WWII in December after the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor.

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How The Pilsner Arrived, Survived, and Thrived in America Dec 06, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tom Acitelli, author of "Pilsner: How The Beer of Kings Changed The World" tells the story of how an experimental drink in the Austrian Empire became America's favorite drink.

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Bruce Paddock’s Mission: Lowering Drug Prices & Saving Lives Dec 06, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the untold (and remarkable) story of generic drugs.

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The Man Who Spent $35MM Fighting A $400k Fake Wine Fraud Dec 06, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, sometimes it's the principle of the thing. When you experience fraud, you can "wine" about it - or you can get the grapes of wrath involved.

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The Legendary Man Known as "Babe" Dec 06, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the curator of the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum in Baltimore, Maryland (just outside Camden Yards) explains.

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The Con Man Who Was Pardoned By Both Abe Lincoln and Jefferson Davis Dec 06, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story is about a con man who was so good that he got both the Union and the Confederate presidents to pardon him; yet, he was so bad that a NYC woman offered a $50k reward to find him—dead or alive.

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