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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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When "Neutral" America Occupied "Neutral" Iceland During WWII Apr 28, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Iceland's strategic location made it difficult to remain neutral during World War II. Here’s the History Guy with the story.

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He Played Your Favorite Songs in Movies, TVs, and Jukebox Machines: The "Wrecking Crew's" Tommy Tedesco Apr 27, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tommy Tedesco is probably the most recorded guitarist in history having played on thousands of recordings from the 1960s-1980s (Many of the them top 20 hits). Tommy's son, filmmaker Denny Tedesco, produced The Wrecking Crew, the highly-acclaimed documentary about his father and the other musicians who made up The Wrecking Crew and is here to tell us the story!

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Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer Apr 27, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our storyteller is James Swanson, the New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer.

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The Jumping Mules of Pea Ridge Apr 27, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mule Jumping in Pea Ridge became a sport because hunters needed their mules to jump fences. Everyone knows that a horse can jump a good-sized fence - but whether a mule will do it is much more interesting.

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The Story of Mario Andretti: A Refugee from Communism to the Heights of Auto Racing Apr 26, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the greatest car racer in history tells us his American story.

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Mike Eruzione: The Making of a Miracle Apr 26, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mike Eruzione—the captain of the 1980 U.S Men’s Olympic "Miracle on Ice" Hockey Team recounts the unlikely circumstances that led to his amazing career on ice, the legendary upset against the Soviets, his game-winning goal, and winning the gold medal.

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The Night 2 H-Bombs Fell on North Carolina Apr 26, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on January 23, 1961, a B-52 bomber crashed in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Two H-bombs—each 250 times more powerful than the bombs dropped on Japan, fell to the ground. Earl Smith dismantled those bombs, and he's here to tell us the story.

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The Mennonite Who Won the Tour de France Apr 25, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, like the Amish, some Mennonites avoid modern technology. Though his family had electricity, there was no radio or television to occupy young Floyd Landis' time. So he rode his bike.

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The Untold Story of Andrew Jackson Apr 25, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, hear who Andrew Jackson was as a public servant, as a ferocious fighter, and as a son.

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John Clem, Civil War Boy Soldier Apr 24, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here to tell the story of John Lincoln Clem—the youngest non-commissioned officer in Army history—is Kristin O’Donnell Tubb, author of John Lincoln Clem: Civil War Drummer Boy.

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