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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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Belinda Mulrooney: The Richest, Toughest Woman of the Klondike Gold Rush May 26, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, no woman figured more prominently on the Yukon and Alaskan frontiers than Belinda Mulrooney. She gained international fame as the richest woman in the Klondike and made and lost more than one fortune. She became a character in novels and her dog the inspiration for "Buck" in the Call of the Wild. Here to tell the story is Roger McGrath, author of Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes: Violence on the Frontier.

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Nostalgia Awakens: The Star Wars Toy Empire Revolution (Part 1) May 26, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, "The Nostalgia Awakens" is a Star Wars action figure exhibit from enthusiast and museum curator Jarrod Roll. He's here to share the story of how Star Wars toys revolutionized movie merchandising, licensing, and even how children play.

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Porn to Reborn: Crissy's Story May 25, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 2006, Crissy Moran—who was, at the time, one of the biggest porn stars in the world—fled the industry. Today, the married Crissy Outlaw helps other women do the same.

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The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge—The Eighth Wonder of The World May 25, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, from engineering ambition to The Bends, fraud, and ultimately one of the most beautiful walks in New York, the Brooklyn Bridge has a marvellous story. Here's The History Guy.

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How Spam and Chocolate Served American Troops Well in WWII May 25, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Anne Claire tells the story of Spam and Hershey, and how those two companies fed the spirit and morale of American G.I.s overseas, becoming part of our "arsenal of Democracy"

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An Empty Nester Helps a Lonely Lost Senior In a Nursing Home Find His Purpose May 25, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Wilber's lifetime companion, his wife, had died... 26 years ago. Wilber was 89, his farm and money long gone, and was possibly the grumpiest soul in the assisted living home. Listener Paul shares the story of a stubborn friendship.

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The Highest-Ranking Female Marine and First Female Annapolis Graduate to be Killed in Action May 24, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the word "hero" has been much misused in our present culture, but not when it comes to Megan McClung. You are about to hear why her tombstone reads: "Be Bold. Be Brief. Be Gone."

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“Propose a Toast” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 17) May 24, 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 Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases

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The Story Behind FDR's Day of Infamy Speech May 24, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, FDR's speechwriting team wasn't in Washington. Roosevelt, with the help of a few aides, penned the most important speech of his Presidency, and one of the most important speeches in American history. Here's the story.

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Africatown: The Last Slave Ship To America and The Community It Created May 24, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the recently enslaved people on the last, law-defying slave ship to arrive in America would build their own town, and give many freed black Americans a gift beyond measure: the memories, and ways of life, of freedom.

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