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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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Hollywood Goes To War: Merian Cooper May 11, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, from the time he was a boy, Merian C. Cooper wanted to be an adventurer, a wish that propelled him into journalism, the National Guard, military aviation, two world wars. Amid these, he became a movie producer and writer, working on some cinematic classics, including King Kong in 1933. He even played one of the pilots in the film. Here again to tell this "Hollywood Goes to War" story is Roger McGrath.

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Abercrombie & Fitch: The Story Behind the Story of an Iconic American Brand May 11, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Abercrombie and Fitch clothing apparel stores conquered malls in the late '90s and early '00s with gorgeous models, pulsing dance beats and a fierce scent. What most people don’t know is that the company was founded in 1892 in New York City as an outfitter for elite outdoorsmen. Here to tell the whole story is Ashley Hlebinsky. Ashley is the former co-host of Discovery Channel’s “Master of Arms,” the former curator in charge of the Cody Firearms Museum and the co-Founder of the University of Wyoming College of Law’s Firearms Research Center.

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How VHS beat Betamax May 11, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here’s Bill “Engineer Guy” Hammack telling the story of how Betamax was defeated by the VHS tape.

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The Teen CEO of the Clean Teeth Candy? May 11, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, she was the youngest person ever to be featured on the cover of Entrepreneur magazine. Alina Morse, CEO of Zolli Candy, is here to tell the story.

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Churchill's Speech in the Heartland of America May 11, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Winston Churchill was at a low point in his career when he delivered his famous 'Iron Curtain' speech in Fulton, Missouri. Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College and Churchill scholar, tells the story.

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From Child Abuse to Helping Foster Girls Find Their Way May 10, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, today, Becky Shaffer helps women aging out of the foster care system with her organization called "Saving Grace", but her mission isn't just one based on selflessness, it's one based on harrowing personal experience.

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Were All Japanese Americans in Internment Camps? One Woman's Story May 10, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mary Mikami was a Japanese American born in Alaska. Learn about her acceptance and achievements.

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I Invented the Modern Age: The Story of Henry Ford May 10, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the story of the man who made the claim to have invented the modern age.

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She Wanted to Become a Movie Star, So She Moved to... A National Park? May 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our own Madisyn's mother shares her story of youthful ambition.

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How Faith, Infidelity, and Forgiveness Grew a Family Not Once, but Twice May 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in a 30-year span, a family dealt with its sins twice. In the end, it's a story of forgiveness.

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