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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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From One End of Law Enforcement to the Other: Becoming a Police Officer Sep 14, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jeff Shaw shares his story of being lost in his career path, becoming a police officer, and the years of emotions that come along with it.

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The Winner... Who Always Finished Last?! Sep 14, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Saje Hellstern was the fastest on his cross-country team and always finished in the top. After a tumor was found in his brain, he endured over a year of radiation and chemo. But, that didn't stop him from running and finishing his races. Here to share his story is his stepfather, Roger.

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The Man Who Wrote 'I'll Fly Away' Sep 13, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Albert E. Brumley is recognized as one of the most important Gospel music composers of all time. Writing over 800 songs, including "I'll Fly Away" and "Turn Your Radio On", and with countless awards to his name, he truly is an American music icon. But how did this son of Oklahoma sharecroppers end up where he did? Here to tell the story is Betsy and Elaine, his granddaughters.

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I Picked Up "Tex" Watson Hitchhiking AFTER the Manson Murders Sep 13, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, following the Charles Manson murders, Manson's lead henchman, Tex Watson, stayed in Los Angeles for almost two months before fleeing to Texas where he was arrested. But it’s those two months following the Manson murders, where this story from our listener (Patty Kingsbaker) picks up.

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The Irish Immigrant Whose Life Was So Large, NYC Shut Down for Him Sep 13, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jimmy Neary was an Irish immigrant who boarded a ship to America in the 1950s and went on to open a namesake restaurant in Manhattan that has for more than a half century been a famed canteen in the heart of New York City. Here to tell his story is Jimmy’s daughter, Una.

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Calling All Boats: The Fireboats of 9/11 Sep 12, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on September 11th, 2001, more people were evacuated from Lower Manhattan than Dunkirk, and all thanks to FDNY fireboats, tugboats, and pleasure boats.

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My Sister Was On Flight 93 on 9/11 Sep 12, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Vaughn Lohec’s sister, Lauren, was on United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. Vaughn shares about her sister’s life and the ways in which her family has dealt with the events of that day.

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A First Responder's Memories of Flight 93 Sep 12, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, many of us know the story of Flight 93 because of the heroic actions of the people in the airplane. But do we know the stories of those who responded to it on the ground? ATC controlman Dennis Fritz and Christian Boyd, a paramedic and volunteer firefighter share the story of what they saw in and around Shanksville.

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An Eyewitness Account of the Crash of Flight 93 Sep 12, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Linda Shepley reflects on the heroics that took place on United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001.

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The Unlikely Relationship Between Two of NYC's Finest Sep 12, 2022

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On this episode of Our American Stories, we hear about 9/11 firefighter Niels Jorgensen and billionaire David Koch, and the tragedies that brought them together.

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