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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 Mechanical Horse": How the Bicycle Reshaped American Life Jun 13, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, from the modernization of medicine to the development of our country’s road systems, the bicycle has had a major impact on American life. Though its rise occurred in the nineteenth century, cycling is still something that’s very popular in our country today. Margaret Guroff, author of “The Mechanical Horse: How the Bicycle Reshaped American Life”, brings us the story.

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A Media Titan Shares Stories of Mentors Who Impacted His Life Jun 13, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Citadel Communications President and former ABC Board of Governors Director Ray Cole shares the stories of the people who impacted him the most over his long career.

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Slavery Slayer: The Story of William Wilberforce Jun 12, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the man who stirred the conscience of the world to see the evil of slavery was William Wilberforce. His efforts helped bring liberty to untold millions, and changed the history of the world. Eric Metaxas is the New York Times best-selling author of Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce. He's here to tell the story!

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The Race that Forever Sealed Secretariat's Legacy: The Story of the 1973 Belmont Stakes Jun 12, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, no horse had won the Triple Crown in horse racing in a quarter of a century. Heading into the third race of the Triple Crown - the Belmont Stakes - Secretariat was the oddsmaker's favorite. And America's, too. Here's the story.

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Brett Favre (Pt. 5 of 5): Playing in Green Bay, Rehab, and the Shocking Thing That Happed to Him Twice—Which Nobody Ever Knew! Jun 12, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, much of what’s known about legendary NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been kept between the goal posts. So Greg Hengler sat down with Brett in his Hattiesburg, Mississippi, home for this part 5 of our 5-part series.

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"Hunky Dory" & "Hedge Your Bets" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 9) Jun 12, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson, the author of Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases, shares another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini-mysteries of the English language.

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Bankrupt and Dying from Cancer, Ulysses S. Grant Waged His Greatest Battle Jun 12, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, aided by Mark Twain, the former president and Civil War hero raced to complete a literary masterpiece that saved his wife from destitution. Christopher Klein is here with the story.

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One Mother’s Escape From A Sudanese Death Sentence... to America Jun 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story comes to us from Mariam Ibrahim, who lives in Virginia. But the story begins far from there.

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The Silver Rush Kings and the "Big Bonanza" Jun 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, straight out of a Horatio Alger novel, the Silver Kings (John Mackay, James Fair, William O'Brien, and James Flood) epitomized the rags-to-riches American dream story. Roger McGrath tells the story of the richest mineral discovery in American history - the Comstock Lode.

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"How Old Would You Be If You Didn't Know How Old You Were?": The Life of Satchel Paige Jun 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leauges Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, tells the story of perhaps the greatest pitcher in the history of baseball: Satchel Paige.

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