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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 Milks Snakes for a Living Mar 10, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, at the age of 6, Nathaniel Frank became intrigued with reptiles and dreamt of working with them one day. Today, Nathaniel is the CEO of MToxins Venom Lab. MToxins produces high volumes of snake and scorpion venom for the production of antivenom, which saves lives.

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"On The Wagon & Once In A Blue Moon" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 16) Mar 10, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here again with his reoccurring series is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases author, Andrew Thompson, as he continues to share another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language.

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The WWII Story of a Black Man Who Rescued White Seamen by Swimming 6 Hours in Shark-Infested Waters Mar 10, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Bruce Wigo—the former CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame—is here to share a story of an unknown American WWII war hero, Charles Jackson French.

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Ex-Slave Joins Union Army and Becomes the 1st Black Medal of Honor Recipient Mar 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, this is the story of Army Sgt. William H. Carney, who became the first Black American to have earned the Medal of Honor for protecting one of the United States' greatest symbols during the Civil War—the American flag. Here to tell the story is the Jack Miller Centers’ Editorial Officer and historian, Elliott Drago. The Jack Miller Center is a nationwide network of scholars and teachers dedicated to educating the next generation about America’s founding principles and history. To learn more, visit jackmillercenter.org.

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Lightning in a Bottle: The Early Years of Coke Mar 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, why were Coke bottles green? How do Delta Airlines and Coca Cola relate? How did a syrup that was originally sold as a patent medicine end up as the South's greatest export in the post-Civil War economy? Larry Jorgensen, author of The Coca Cola Trail and the Return to the Coca Cola Trail tells the story of this sugary soft drink.

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George Will: Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, and the Summer of ‘41 Mar 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, George Will tells the story of Ted Williams and the son of a San Francisco fisherman, his “Streak,” and steely determination.

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Hear From One of Only 200 North Korean Escapees to America Mar 09, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Yeonmi Park was born in 1993 and in 2007 fled from North Korea with her family to China and settled in South Korea in 2009—before moving to the United States in 2014. What we are about to hear is Yeonmi’s story she gave to a group of students at the Young America’s Foundation in Santa Barbara, California.

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My Father’s Super-Secret Double Life as a Nuclear Missile Savant Mar 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, for 50 years, John Clauson's father was a simple "salesman," that is, until—nearing his deathbed—he revealed to his son a secret. John is here to tell the story from his book Missileman.

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Why Are Bananas So Cheap? Mar 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you think of the quintessential American fruit, it would probably have to be the apple. But apples are not our cheapest fruit—bananas are! But why? Here’s the History Guy with the story of the banana.

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"Gung-ho & Cheesy Smile" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions Mar 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here again with his reoccurring series is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases author, Andrew Thompson, as he continues to share another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language.

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