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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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James K. Polk: The Best President Americans Have Never Heard Of Oct 21, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Monte Monroe, Rachel Helvering, and Anne Claire tell the story of President James K. Polk and why his one term in office managed to beat out most Presidents who served two.

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Zuzu’s “Wonderful Life”: The Story of Karolyn Grimes Oct 20, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next storyteller has the privilege of being in one of the most beloved movies of all time—while, at the same time, and from the same movie—also has one of the most famous lines in movie history. Her story is as Wonderful as both of these accomplishments.

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The Cloud-Juicing Entrepreneur Who Bottles Rainwater Oct 20, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, there are over 80 bottled water companies in the United States, but one of them has changed the game forever, Richard Heinichen's company, Richard's Rainwater.

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These Brothers Created Multiple Podcasts with Millions of Listeners... Just to Stay in Touch Oct 20, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, after a career that spanned from Best Buy security to founder of a video game journalism site, Justin McElroy found his true calling by returning to his roots.

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The Gettysburg Soldier Who Received The Medal of Honor 151 Years After His Death Oct 20, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the story of Alanzo Cushing as told by those who fought to have him recognized long after his death.

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The Life of Duke Ellington: An American Original Oct 19, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, some believe he was the most important composer of the 20th century, in or out of jazz. Terry Teachout, one of America's best culture writers and author of Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington, tells the story of the jazz legend, his music, his struggles, his triumphs and so much more.

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ReIgnite Hope: The Company Who Teaches the Homeless How to Weld?! Oct 19, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Steve Bunyard started ReIgnite hope on Skid row in Los Angeles with the goal to help homeless people get jobs. 11 years later and countless lives have been changed through this welding certification course.

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The Secret History Inside of Cracker Barrel Oct 19, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, with its classic “Old Country” theme, Cracker Barrel has been an American favorite for many decades. But many people don’t know that the decor you find on the walls and all throughout the restaurants are all authentic pieces of American history.

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A Family Lived in the New York Public Library? Oct 19, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our audience loved Kristin O'Donnell Tubb’s wonderful story from her historical fiction book, John Lincoln Clem: Civil War Drummer Boy. So we asked if she would share another story with us. Here she is telling the story of the family that lived in the New York Public Library.

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The Man Who Milks Snakes for a Living Oct 18, 2022

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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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