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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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Buck O'Neil's Lesson on Dealing With Defeat Like a Man Oct 30, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 2021, former Negro Leauge Baseball player Buck O'Neil was finally made it into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, years after being rejected, to the surprise of his friends, by one vote. Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, tells the story of how Buck handled this loss, in Bob's words, "like a man".

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James K. Polk: The Best President Americans Don't Know Oct 30, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Official Texas State Historian Monte Monroe, as well as Rachel Halversen and Anne Clare, tell the story of President James K. Polk, and why his one term in office managed to beat out most presidents who served two.

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When Wedding Photography and Storm Chasing Collide Oct 27, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mike Olbinski is an Arizona-based photographer. He photographs families and weddings, and also... chases storms. Here’s Mike with how he got into this unique career.

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Finding the Son I Never Knew in Vietnam Oct 27, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Brent Evanhoff tells the story of how he reunited in the jungles of Vietnam with the son he never knew—and how through that experience he managed to help another veteran reconnect with his dogtags.

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If I Could Talk With Anyone (Past or Present), It Would Be My Parents Oct 27, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you could spend one hour talking with anyone, living or not, who would you choose? Regular contributor Stephen Rusiniak's choice is a no-brainer.

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The Man in the Glass Coffin Oct 27, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin is in a glass coffin...but so is an American man along the shores of Lake Michigan. Chris Siriano tells this curious story about the coffin, the man inside of it, and the harebrained scheme to steal his diamond necklace.

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The Swamp Salesmen: How Florida Was Built and Sold Oct 27, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jason Vuic tells the story of how the state of Florida was sold and built by innovative and driven entrepreneurs during the 1950s...before Disney and before the modern attractions of today.

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A Story of Excellence: Horst Schulze and The Ritz-Carlton Oct 26, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, a legend in the hotel world, Horst Schulze has reshaped how service and hospitality are defined in business—standards that have become world famous. Throughout the years he worked for both Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels Corporation before becoming one of the founding members of the luxury hotel chain, The Ritz Carlton in 1983. Here's Horst with his story.

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Did The Constitution Support Slavery?: The Story of America [Ep. 11] Oct 26, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our Constitution is the oldest in the world—but did it outwardly support slavery? Dr. Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope, answers this important question which is as relevant today as it was in the time of the framers.

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The Unmarried Couple Who Got Buried Together—and Why Oct 26, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, despite the church's refusal to annul a previous marriage, this couple spent days together for decades, all the while upholding their traditional values. And despite never exchanging vows, even death couldn't part them.

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