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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 Man Who Paints Rocks For Our Veterans May 05, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ray “Bubba” Sorensen tells the story of his “Freedom Rocks” project in Iowa – his painted rocks are in all of the 99 counties in the Hawkeye State.

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A Texas Boy Vs. the Air Traffic Control Bully May 05, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it’s time for another story from our regular listener and contributor Roger Latham, from Fort Worth, Texas.

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The Man Who Played With Trains: The Story of Joshua Lionel Cohen May 04, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, he was the man behind one of the top 5 toys of the twentieth century. Bill Bryk tells the story of the man behind Lionel trains.

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The Colorful & Comical Civil War General: Dan Sickles May 04, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Gettysburg National Park Service Ranger Matt Atkinson tells the story of the Civil War general who created the "temporary insanity" plee, got his leg shot off by General Longstreet, and helped form the Gettysburg National Military Park.

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How Johnny Carson Saved Twister May 04, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Milton Bradley game was about to be pulled from the shelves. Author Christopher Klein tells the story of how the late night talk host saved this iconic brand.

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Star Wars: The Multi-Billion Dollar Franchise That Never Should Have Succeeded May 04, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, author Chris Taylor tells the unlikely story of “Star Wars.”

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The Ultimate G-Man: How J. Edgar Hoover Built the FBI May 03, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Beverly Gage, the author of the new definitive biography on J. Edgar Hoover, G-Man, J. Edgar Hoover and The Making of the American Century, tells the story of the most important lawman of the 20th century.

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Lessons From The Giving Tree May 03, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, author Winter Prosapio shares what it feels like to be a mother who is constantly giving.

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Why does Led Zeppelin Pay Royalties to a Southern Bluesman? May 03, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the story of How Led Zeppelin found themselves in a courtroom battle over copyright infringement with a bluesman from the South.

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The Story of Justice Scalia: From His Immigrant Roots to the Highest Court in the Land (Pt. 2) May 03, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, author James Rosen tells the story of Antonin Scalia's unlikely but inevitable rise to the U.S. Supreme Court. His family, his faith, and his immigrant roots were the drivers.

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