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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 Story of a Real-Life “Rosie the Riveter” Aug 15, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, while the men served in WWII, women also served by filling the spots in factories that men left behind. Unmatched in their value, these women provided an essential service that would help bring us to victory and make America the most powerful country in the world.

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Theodore Roosevelt: That Damn Cowboy Aug 14, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it was the West that molded Theodore Roosevelt into a man. Also, it was here where he learned to "carry a big stick." Here to tell the story is Roger McGrath and Michael Blake.

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The Story of the Runaway Slave That Helped End the Fugitive Slave Act Aug 14, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Fugitive Slave Act made all Americans accomplices in the practice of slavery. This story marks the beginning of its end.

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To Mow or Not to Mow: The History of Lawn Care Aug 14, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy tells the story of how lawn care came to be.

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Declaring Our Independence: The Story of America [Ep. 6] Aug 14, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, there was no going back...fighting had broken out in the colonies, and it was time to do what was necessary--declare independence. Bill McClay tells the riveting story of the beginning of America as we know it today.

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The Two Men Who Ended Red Light Camera Tickets Aug 11, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Hugh Eastwood and Bevis Schock are civil rights lawyers in St. Louis. They filed suit in three separate cases. All three cases were heard by the Missouri Supreme Court in one mammoth morning argument. Here they are to tell their story.

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Robert Redford's "Jeremiah Johnson”: The Real Story of a Hollywood Mountain Man Aug 11, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the lore and legend of the American Mountain Man is a story that seems to only grow with time. In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio played the legendary Mountain Man, Hugh Glass in The Revenant. And in 1972, Robert Redford starred as the title character in Jeremiah Johnson. And like Hugh Glass, Johnson too was a real-life fur trapper. Here to separate fact from fiction is Ashley Hlebinsky.

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“Nest Egg” & "No Dice" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 14) Aug 11, 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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My Battles in Fallujah to the Battle for My Soul: The Good, the Bad and the Ultimate Victory of an American Hero Aug 11, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story comes to us from a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served with the 82nd Airborne Division in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Here’s Fernando Arroyo.

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A Police Chaplain Remembers His Mentor...And The Oklahoma City Bombing Aug 10, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, "A ministry of presence" is what police chaplain service means to Greg Giltner. His response to the terrorist attack on the Oklahoma City Federal Building was characteristic of his service, and that of his comrades and mentors.

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