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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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Ilene Hall Joined the Army to Search for Her Husband During WWII Feb 20, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Ilene Hall enlisted in the Army WAC in 1943, she was following her husband, Edward “Ken” Hall to war. When her husband, to whom she was married in March 1943, finished his training and was about to be shipped overseas, the young Canton, Ohio girl decided not to put an ocean between them. Here she is to tell her story!

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The Intimidator: Dale Earnhardt's Life In The Fast Lane Feb 20, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when one thinks of basketball, they might think of Kobe Bryant or LeBron James, and when one thinks of football they might think of Tom Brady or Jerry Rice...when one thinks of NASCAR though, only one name stands above the rest. Dale Earnhardt. Here's Jay Busbee, author of Earnhardt Nation, with the story of "The Intimidator"

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How The NBA Got to NBC Feb 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1989 the NBA signed a $600 million contract with NBC to have the network air their games for four years. It was a long road to get there though. Pete Croatto, author of From Hang Time to Prime Time, tells the story.

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After 50 Years of Silence, Korean War Pilot Shares His Top-Secret Mission Feb 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, between the Korean and the Vietnam Wars, U.S. Navy Captain Royce Williams flew over 220 missions. The following story was classified as Top Secret, and for more than 50 years Captain Williams didn’t tell a soul—not even his wife. Nobody knew what this 27-year-old South Dakotan did that day over the skies of Korea—until now.

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The Salem Witch Trials and the American Puritans Feb 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, historical truths often emerge with time. Early on, a hush descended over 1692-1693 Salem Witch Trials for generations. Then came playwright Arthur Miller, who made off with the story, or at least his version of it. Since 1953, The Crucible has become the culturally-accepted story line that has come to define American Puritans (e.g., the Pilgrims) and the city of Salem itself. Dr. Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries. He’s here to tell the story of the Puritans and the Salem Witch Trials.

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Robert Redford's "Jeremiah Johnson”: The Real Story of a Hollywood Mountain Man Feb 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the lore and legend of the American Mountain Man is a story that only seems to grow with time. In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio played the legendary Mountain Man, Hugh Glass in The Revenant. And in 1972, Robert Redford starred as the title character in Jeremiah Johnson. And like Hugh Glass, Johnson too was a real-life fur trapper. Here to separate fact from fiction 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 president of The Gun Code, LLC.

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Leonard Vs. Pepsico Inc: The Time A Kid Sued Pepsi for A Harrier Jet Feb 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, we learn about the law school classic Leonard v. PepsiCo Inc., which helps kids navigate the curious world of contract law, but in 1999 it was serious business. Sean Kernan of Medium helps us tell the story...

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Bearing Witness: One Black Troop's Trip to Buchenwald Feb 16, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Rona Simmons, author of The Other Veterans Of World War II, Stories from Behind the Front Lines, tells the story of Bill Scott, an African American combat engineer and photographer from Alabama who became one of the "black angels" for prisoners at Buchenwald Concentration Camp.

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Lavagirl: Why She Quit Childhood Acting Feb 16, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, actress Taylor Dooley shares the story of when she played the role of Lavagirl at the age of 13. More than 15 years later, she has returned to acting to play the same role in the Netflix Film We Can Be Heroes. Take a listen to hear Taylor tell her story.

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The Vincent van Gogh of Acting? HINT: He Played "Fredo" Feb 16, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it’s a well-known bit of movie trivia that all 5 films in which actor John Cazale appeared were nominated for Best Picture, and three of them received the Oscar. Further, he appeared posthumously in archival footage in The Godfather Part III, which was also nominated for Best Picture, maintaining his perfect record. He is the only actor in history to have this distinction. John Cazale played one of the most iconic characters in film history: Fredo Corleone from The Godfather. Yet today, most people don’t even know his name. Here to tell this story is Jonjo Powers, author of A Small Perfection: John Cazale and the Art of Acting.

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