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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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Burrito Restaurant Offers Job To Burglar Jul 06, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Diablos Southwest Grill in Georgia was broken into, and rather than seeking justice, the owner Carl Wallace made a Facebook post with a job offer for the perpetrator. To Carl’s surprise, the post quickly went viral, bringing international attention to their store.

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"The Quiet Cowboy" Jul 06, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, J.D. Wininger, owner of the Cross-Dubya Ranch, tells the story of a man named John who kept to himself most of the time. J.D. lent him a helping hand, and in the end, Mr. John helped him just as much.

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The Greatest Showman: The Story of P.T. Barnum Jul 06, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in a big and memorable way, P.T. 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 P.T. Barnum Museum, Kathy Maher.

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The Man Who Reviews Onion Rings Jul 05, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tyler Groenendal of Grand Rapids, Michigan has perhaps the most interesting side gig of all time... reviewing onion rings. He's been doing it for years—and has no plans to stop.

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The Grass and the Furious: Ladies, Start Your Lawnmower Engines! Jul 05, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Julie Tynmann is here with her story about the greatest show on turf.

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The Angels of Bataan Jul 05, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Anne Clare tells the story of a nurse who served in the Phillipines during World War II, and shares the experience that she and others went through after the Japanese takeover of the island.

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The "Ten Cent Beer Night" Riot Jul 03, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the June 4, 1974 night game between the Texas Rangers and the Cleveland Indians was one for the record books. To say there was a "buzz" in the crowd," would be an understatement. Here to tell the story is the History Guy.

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The Long Road to Independence Jul 03, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, and author Nathaniel Philbrick tell the story of how we won our independence against all odds.

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Pyromaniac's Paradise: Summer Adventures Running a Fireworks Tent Jul 03, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Joel Wegener and his wife have 10 kids, and because he worked in education, they had to find ways during the summers to make a little extra money. Here's Joel with one of the more explosive ventures the Wegeners took on.

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David McCullough: The Founding Fathers Were Not Like Us? Jul 03, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, renowned historian David McCullough answers the question.

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