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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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“Black Harry” Hoosier: The Story Behind Indiana’s Namesake Jan 19, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, how did Indiana get its nickname as “The Hoosier State”? And how did people from Indiana come to be called “Hoosiers”? Here to answer these questions and tell the story is Dr. Stephen Flick.

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Jim Johnson: How Hawking Hot Dogs in the MLB Changed My Life Jan 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jim Johnson wowed our listeners back in December with his story, “Everett's Last Christmas Carol.” We asked if had another story to share.

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"In My Father's Village, Nobody Could Read...He Moved to America and Became an Engineer" Jan 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in Kevin Samy's father's village in India, they actually had to call in a person from another village to teach their children to read. Their chalkboard was the dirt floor of the building they learned in. He'd eventually move to the United States and become an engineer. Kevin Samy shares his family's remarkable American dream story.

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Levi Strauss: The Jewish Immigrant Who Gave Blue Jeans to the World Jan 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, this is the story of how Levi Strauss got his American Dream stitched into a pair of blue jeans—the fabric of freedom. Here to tell this story is Lynn Downey. Lynn was the first in-house historian for Levi Strauss & Co. and is the author of the wonderfully readable biography, Levi Strauss: The Man Who Gave Blue Jeans to the World.

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Bruce Wang, All-American: The Chinese Cowboy With A Southern Accent Jan 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Bruce may be Chinese-born, but as you are about to hear, he’s all American.

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Pepsi Had the 6th Largest Navy in the World? Jan 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy remembers rubles, cola and a kitchen that changed history. It is a forgotten moment during the Cold War that deserves to be remembered.

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Eric Motley: When Character Stands Tall Jan 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, despite being generally liked by the fraternity he was rushing, some parents of the boys expressed their dismay at Eric's wanting to join the group. His would-be fraternity brothers put their enjoyment and reputations on the line to fight the unjustified hate.

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Heart-Washing: My Antidote to 14 Years of Brainwashing in a Communist Prison Jan 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1948, Richard Wurmbrand publicly stated Communism and Christianity were incompatible. As a result, he was imprisoned and tortured by the Communist régime of Romania. After serving a total of fourteen years, he and his wife Sabina—who had also been imprisoned— were ransomed for $10,000 and immigrated to America. Richard Wurmbrand founded the international organization Voice of the Martyrs and spoke throughout the United States.

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“High and Dry & Let the Cat Out of the Bag” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 12) Jan 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here again with his recurring 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 NOT So Wild, Wild West” Jan 16, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, As part of our rule of law series, P.J. Hill, rancher and co-author of “The Not So Wild, Wild West: Property Rights on the Frontier,” explains the misunderstanding behind the American West. Find his book here (https://www.amazon.com/Not-So-Wild-West-Economics/dp/0804748543)

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