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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 Pony Express was an Early Attempt at Viral Marketing?! Sep 22, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Pony Express is synonymous with speed, endurance, and the American spirit to just get things done. While the name is recognizable not just throughout the States, but also all over the world, it’s not widely known that the Pony Express was part of a larger corporation.. or that it only lasted for 18 months… or that it was never meant to last in the first place. Here to tell the story of The Pony Express is Jim DeFelice, author of West Like Lightning: The Brief, Legendary Ride of the Pony Express.

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From Small Town Texas To Ministering To Millions: The Story of Cindy Cruse Ratcliff Sep 21, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff shares her story of how her music career got started.

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JoyRide, The Car Club Exclusively for Kids with Special Needs Sep 21, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Blair and Cat Cornell found out their son was going to be born with moderate to severe special needs, it changed their lives for good... and they are now using that to change people's lives for the better.

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The Untold Story of Steve McQueen Sep 21, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, you are about to hear the untold story of Hollywood legend Steve McQueen, told by McQueen expert, Marshall Terrill.

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Facing Adversity with Dignity: The Sidney Poitier Story Sep 20, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Sidney Poitier: Man, Actor, Icon was the first full biography of legendary actor Sidney Poitier written by Aram Goudsouzian, professor of history at the University of Memphis. In it, he explores the hard, but admirable journey Poitier travelled, and why we view him today as a legend.

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Ambrose: WWII and Getting Down to Business: The Italian Campaign Sep 20, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, even before the U.S./British victory in the North African campaign in May 1943, there was disagreement among the Allies on the best strategy to defeat the Axis. Eventually the U.S. and British political leadership reached a compromise in which both would commit most of their forces to an invasion of France in early 1944, but also launch a relatively small-scale Italian campaign. Here’s Stephen Ambrose with the story.

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The First Successful Submarine Attack Sep 20, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the first successful submarine attack didn't happen in the Atlantic Ocean or Europe, but in Charleston Harbor during the Civil War. John Freeman of the South Carolina Military Museum tells the story of the CSS Hunley and her one and done mission against the Union blockade.

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Orville Rogers: Flying A-Bombs, Capturing World Records, and Growing Bolder Sep 19, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Orville’s story is one where the good guy finishes first. Yet his is a life story of challenge and risk, marked by tragic losses and remarkable successes.

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“Nest Egg” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 14) Sep 19, 2022

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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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Constitution Day: The Road From the Articles of Confederation to our Constitution Sep 19, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, tells the story of how we managed to completely change our nation's governing document from a broken one, to a beautiful one.

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