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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 Woman Behind Jack London Oct 19, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Iris Jamal Dunkle tells the story of Charmian Kittridge London in the first full length Biography written about her, entitled Charmian Kittredge London: Trailblazer, Author, Adventurer.

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Churchill's Speech in the Heartland of America Oct 19, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Winston Churchill was at a low point in his career when he delivered his famous "Iron Curtain" speech at a small college in Missouri. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, tells the story.

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The Story of the Sneaker: A Walk Through American History Oct 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Nicholas Smith, author of Kicks: The Great American Story of Sneakers, takes us for a journey through American history... through the lens of the sneaker!

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The Girls Next Door: How Serving Coffee and Donuts in World War I Led To Women Gaining the Right to Vote Oct 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Kara Dixon Vuic tells this remarkable story of service.

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The Goo Goo Cluster: Nashville's "Official" Candy? Oct 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it's a family story, a business story, and a regional story; It's the story of how the Goo Goo cluster became the official candy of Nashville!

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"High and Dry" & "Let the Cat Out of the Bag" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions Oct 18, 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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Chief Red Cloud: The Only American Indian in History to Defeat the U.S. Army in a War Oct 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, authors Bob Drury and Tom Clavin give Chief Red Cloud the recognition he deserves, sharing the story from their New York Times bestseller.

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Lost and Found In Alaska Oct 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Kent Nerburn, author of Letters To My Son...shares the story of a harrowing journey into Alaska, and the lessons he learned along the way.

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Honoring Our Fallen Heroes: A Police Officer's Wife Delivers His Heartbreaking Eulogy Oct 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dominique Rivera eulogizes her husband, Detective Jason Rivera, with raw emotion and compelling everyday detail.

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Halloween Haunted House History Oct 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Halloween expert Lisa Morton is going to be unpacking the history of the Halloween Haunted House which is directly tied into today’s practice of Trick-or-Treating. Lisa’s the author of Trick Or Treat: A History of Halloween. By the turn of the 20th century Halloween in America was nothing more than a day of pranking—kind of like April Fools Day.

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