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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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Constitution Day: James Madison, Lawgiver 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 our fourth President, the main hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.

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Constitution Day: Lincoln's Greatest Speech Americans Have Never Heard Sep 19, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Vince Benedetto, founder of Bold Gold Media Group, tells the story of the Cooper Union address-the greatest speech of Lincoln's that Americans have never heard, and the speech that made him President.

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The Candy That Cleans Your Teeth... and the Teen CEO Who Founded it! Sep 16, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Alina Morse is the youngest person ever to be featured on the cover of Entrepreneur magazine. As CEO of Zolli Candy, she has created a delicious candy that actually cleans your teeth!

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The First Person to Ever Photograph a Snowflake Sep 16, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Jerry Bergman’s here to tell us the story of a teenage boy who became interested in snow. On January 15, 1885, at 20-years of age, he became the first person in the world to photograph a snowflake.

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“Red Tape” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 19) Sep 16, 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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Salvation Army: The Story of William and Catherine Booth Sep 16, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Salvation Army's Christmas Red Kettle has been an American icon for 125 years. But for many Americans, this is all they know about the Salvation Army… until now. We’d like to thank the folks at Vision Video for giving us access to their wonderful documentary, Our People: The Story of William and Catherine Booth.

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Bryan Dawson's Story: From Hell's Highway to the Valley of Vision Sep 15, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, you are about to hear the miraculous story from one of our own here at Our American Stories. Bryan Dawson went from being your local suburban high school football player to being considered such a nefarious and menacing fugitive that the world-famous bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman refused to pursue him.

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Hollywood Goes to War: Wayne Morris Sep 15, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it’s time for another one of Roger McGrath’s “Hollywood Goes To War” stories. So far we’ve heard the stories of Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart, and Tyrone Power. Today McGrath will be treating us to the story of Hollywood’s strapping, steely-eyed, leading man, Wayne Morris.

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The Man Who Wouldn't Give in: The Story of Winston Churchill Sep 15, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Winston Churchill is the only Englishman to be honored by having a United States Navy Ship named after him. He was also half American via his mother's side. English historian Andrew Roberts, author of Churchill: Walking With Destiny, tells the story of this remarkable leader.

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Holy Rollers: The True Story of Card Counting Christians Sep 14, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, one of the most successful blackjack teams in America is made up entirely of Christians. Here to tell the story are two of the winningest players, Colin Jones, founder of BlackJackApprenticeship.com, and the player dubbed “the most notorious card counter in America,” David Drury.

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