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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 Greatest Showman: The Story of PT Barnum Nov 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in a big and memorable way PT Barnum changed how all Americans lived. He gave them something to talk about and dream about. Our movies, television, and whole entertainment-saturated culture is what it is today because of what he started. He seems almost a fable now; but then… he did in his own day too. Here to tell the story is the Executive Director of the PT Barnum Museum, Kathy Maher.

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A Divorced Father Living with His Marine Son Nov 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if Bob McLalan knew his father would be living with him for 18 months, he would have thrown him out that first night. A collision of cultures like no other! The latest story with Bob McLalan.

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From Exploitation to Exultation: Escaping the Sex Industry Nov 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, as a young woman seemingly trapped in the commercial sex industry, Harmony Dust Grillo's struggle continued until a new friendship led to a change in her life.

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“Black Harry” Hoosier: The Story Behind Indiana’s Namesake Nov 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, how did Indiana get its nickname “The Hoosier State?” And how did people from Indiana come to be called “Hoosiers?” Here to answer these questions and tell the story is Dr. Stephen Flick.

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Into the Union: How Texas Joined The United States Nov 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here to tell the second part of his Texas anthropology series is Monte Monroe, the Texas State Historian. Today Monte shares with us how Texas joined the Union, and how the spirit of Texan "independence" became a thing.

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The Story of How The Bill of Rights Came to Be: The Story of America [Ep. 13] Nov 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, we often forget that the Bill of Rights came after the Constitution came into effect. Here to tell the story of how they came to be is Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope.

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The Sleeping Sentinel Who Received the Death Penalty, But Was Saved By President Lincoln Nov 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Civil War soldier, William Scott, fell asleep at his post, at the time a transgression that was punishable by execution. What happened next changed military history.

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Hedy Lamarr: The 40’s “Bombshell” Actress Behind GPS, WIFI, and Bluetooth Nov 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Hedy Lamarr set a high standard for more than screen performance. She negotiated for fair contract terms - and in her spare time, applied her mind to solve a torpedo guidance problem for the U.S. Navy in wartime.

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John Clem, Civil War Boy Soldier Nov 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here to tell the story of John Lincoln Clem—the youngest non-commissioned officer in Army history—is Kristin O’Donnell Tubb, author of John Lincoln Clem: Civil War Drummer Boy.

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City Grazing: Land Management Powered by Goats Nov 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Genevieve Church, the third "Goat Lady of San Francisco", is executive director of City Grazing. Listen to her share about how this land management and fire prevention non-profit came to be.

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