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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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Wayne Gretzky Eulogizes His Father Jun 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Walter Gretzky died at the age of 82. His death prompted an avalanche of tributes for a genuine, approachable, authentic person who nurtured the unsurpassed hockey talents of his son, Wayne Gretzky, on the family's famed backyard rink in Brantford, Ontario. The 60-year-old NHL legend-turned-American citizen spoke shortly after laying his father to rest.

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A Black Cowboy is the Inspiration for the Lone Ranger? Jun 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Lone Ranger, with his cry of “Hi-Ho Silver!” has become an American institution ranking with Paul Bunyan in the realms of folklore and legend. The History Guy remembers Bass Reeves, John Reynolds Hughes, and forgotten history of the Wild West.

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The Story of How One Bad Employee Harmed a Bank's Reputation (Told by the Ritz-Carlton Founder) Jun 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, a legend and leader 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 reinvigorated luxury hotel chain, The Ritz-Carlton, in 1983. Here’s Horst Schulze with a short story about how excellence wins—or the lack of it will cause you and your work environment to lose.

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Bite the Bullet to Bless You: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions Jun 08, 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, continues to share another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini-mysteries of the English language.

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The Greatest Tank Duel of World War II Jun 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Nazi war machine was attacking St. Vith, Belgium to support their last-ditch offensive - The Battle of the Bulge. Would the Americans and allies hold out long enough to ultimately defeat the offensive? Moments of professionalism, courage, and initiative like this one, between an American armored car and a German Tiger tank, would make the difference.

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Brett Favre on His Miraculous Monday Night Game after His Father Died (Pt. 3) Jun 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, legendary NFL Quarterback Brett Favre gets very personal about his miraculous Monday Night Football game immediately following his father’s passing.

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A 12-Year-Old Girl's 8-Hour Car Chase to Get Elvis's Photo at a Gas Station Jun 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, a listener from Colorado tells her remarkable Elvis story about the time she met the King not once, but twice, in an 8-hour period!

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The Superhero - An American Invention Jun 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the comic book superhero is an American invention. Here to tell the story is WWII historian Jeffrey Johnson, the author of Super-History: Comic Book Superheroes and American Society.

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From Hangtime to Primetime Jun 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in the 50s and 60s, the NBA was barely a professional league. Today it is a powerhouse worth billions. Here is the story of how that happened with author Pete Croatto.

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How George Washington's Bible Survived 9/11: 100 Bible Verses That Made America Jun 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, George Washington’s Bible was on loan to a famous Revolutionary War tavern just blocks from the World Trade Center on 9/11. Just as the search for bodies ended, the search for the Bible began…

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