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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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The Constitution's First Test—Washington's First Term: The Story of America [Ep. 14] Nov 15, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the new Constitution was an experiment—a unplayed sheet of music— and we wouldn't know what it would look like in actuality until people picked up their instruments. Here to tell the story of the first real test is Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope.

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A One Man (Abridged) History of the Big Apple Nov 15, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you’re curious enough, the familiar can become fascinating. Bill Bryk briefly recounts how New York City became the city it is today, as well as his love for its past.

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Lesson Learned: Clean Hog Manure Off Boots Before Going to School Nov 15, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Scott Jones, author of Growing Up Rural, shares the story of one of the most embarrassing moments of his time in elementary school, and the lessons he learned from it.

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The Unlikely Story of The Godfather: How The Greatest Film Ever Made Came to Be Nov 15, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the director was a renegade filmmaker who'd never made a profitable picture. The producer was hired because he could stay below budget. The star had a reputation for being difficult. A formula for disaster? No, the makings of one of the greatest films of all time. Here to tell the story is Harlan Lebo, author of The Godfather Legacy.

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“Peter Out” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 17) Nov 15, 2023

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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 B-25 In My Dad's Backyard Nov 14, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Wally Soplata tells the story of his eccentric union carpenter father who collected rare and vintage WWII aircraft for pennies on the dime.

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The Story Behind The Navy's Motto: Don't Give Up the Ship Nov 14, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the War of 1812 is fairly called the Second American Revolution. When American sailors were being forced into British service, every battle maneuver and moment mattered.

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The Hairdresser Who Helped Convert The Druglord/Dictator Manuel Noriega Nov 14, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, she didn't have any idea that her customer that day was the Panamanian dictator's daughter.

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Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon Nov 14, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Johnny Cash is an American original. And this story is an insider’s look at the man whose music sprang from the way he lived. Greg Laurie is here to tell the story from his recent book/documentary, Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon.

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Surviving Hanoi: Larry Spencer's Story Nov 13, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Larry Spencer tells the story of being one of the first POW's of the Vietnam war and surviving until war's end in both "The Zoo" prison and in the infamous Hanoi Hilton.

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