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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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Alzheimer's Caregiver: “I Will Remember For The Both Of Us” Mar 08, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Laura Sangster shares her love story between her and her husband. All was well until her husband, Fred, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

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Stalin’s Daughter: American Citizen, Wisconsin Cheesehead?! Mar 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when 85-year-old Lana Peters passed away in 2011 from complications due to colon cancer, the nation seemed to have forgotten the woman who had become a sensation during the Cold War. The History Guy recalls the extraordinary life of the woman whose defection to the United States represented a seminal moment in history.

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The 46 Year-Long Journey to Finding My Sisters Mar 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, years after finding out she was adopted, Traci Huguley discovered she was not the only child adopted out. She then made it her mission to find her siblings.

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Abraham Lincoln: Our First "Wired" President Mar 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, you’ve heard Christopher Klein tell the story of “How Johnny Carson Saved Twister” and how Mark Twain helped Ulysses S. Grant complete his memoir that saved his wife from destitution. Here’s Chris with the story of how Abraham Lincoln used the telegraph to help win the Civil War.

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From Hangtime to Primetime: The Rise of the NBA Mar 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in the 1950's and 60's the NBA could hardly be considered a professional sports league. Players held second jobs, played in small arenas, and no team existed west of Saint Louis. Today it's an 8.3 billion dollar entertainment and cultural icon. Pete Croatto, author of From Hang Time to Prime Time, explains how that happened.

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Me, My Dad, and the 37-Year Triple Crown Drought Mar 07, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 2020 Gary Ginsberg retired as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Communications at SoftBank Group Corp and he served at the highest levels at both Time Warner and News Corp. He’s here to share how the 37-year Triple Crown drought that was broken in 2015 brought with it a flood of memories of Sundays at the race track with his Dad.

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A Father Wanted A Clean Hotel For His Family... So He Created Holiday Inn Mar 06, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Kemmons Wilson Jr. tells the story of how his father (Kemmons Wilson) created a hotel chain that established the modern hotel industry.

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The Improbable Story of How the Wright Brothers Changed World History Mar 06, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, much was at stake in this first race to space. Nations and top scientists across the globe pursued the elusive goal of powered flight, but two bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio - brothers with their own scant resources - made it happen. This is their story.

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The Bad Employee Who Defined Her Bank (Told by Ritz-Carlton Founder) Mar 06, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, a legend and leader in the hotel world, Horst Schulze has reshaped how service and hospitality are defined in business—standards that have become world famous. Throughout the years he worked for both Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels Corporation before becoming one of the founding members of the luxury hotel chain, The Ritz Carlton in 1983. Here’s Horst Schulze with a short story about how excellence wins—or, how the lack thereof, will cause defeat.

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Truth Wins: The Story of Lance Armstrong’s Former Teammate, Tyler Hamilton Mar 06, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, former Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton rocked the world of professional cycling—and exposed the doping culture surrounding the sport and its most iconic rider, Lance Armstrong. As one of the world’s top-ranked cyclists—and a member of Lance Armstrong’s inner circle, Hamilton has quite an amazing story and is here to share it with us.

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