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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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10:49

The First Man to Die in a Plane Crash

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2025/11/04

On this episode of Our American Stories, long before air travel became routine, flight was a dangerous experiment. In 1908, Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge climbed into a fragile biplane beside Orville Wright, ready to test the limits of a new invention that had barely left the ground. When a propeller snapped midair, the airplane crashed near Fort Myer, Virginia. Wright survived with severe injuries; Selfridge did not, becoming the first man to die in a plane crash and marking the beginning of a new

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9:29

The British Outcast Who Founded the Smithsonian

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2025/11/04

On this episode of Our American Stories, James Smithson was born into wealth but denied a name. As the illegitimate son of the Duke of Northumberland, he spent his life pursuing science instead of status, studying minerals and publishing quietly across Europe. In his will, Smithson made a choice no one expected: he left his fortune to the United States, a nation he had never visited, with the condition that it be used “to increase and diffuse knowledge.” That gift created the Smithsonian

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9:59

The Vermont Farmer Who Took the First Photograph of a...

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2025/11/04

On this episode of Our American Stories, in the hills of Vermont, a boy named Wilson Bentley fell in love with snow. Each flake, he noticed, was fleeting and perfect, gone before he could study it. Determined to keep their beauty from melting away, he began experimenting with photography in his family’s farmhouse. On January 15, 1885, at twenty years old, Bentley succeeded in taking the first photograph of a snowflake. Using a microscope and a bellows camera, he revealed a world of icy

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7:59

The Family Who Called the New York Public Library Home

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2025/11/04

On this episode of Our American Stories, when the New York Public Library opened its doors in 1911, one family already called it home. John Fiedler, the building’s first superintendent, moved in with his wife, Cornelia, and their two sons while the library was still under construction. Their apartment sat on the mezzanine level overlooking Bryant Park, and it was there that their daughter, Viviani, was born in 1917. The Fiedler children grew up surrounded by marble halls and endless stacks of

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10:49

The Funeral Parlor Secret That Stayed Buried

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2025/11/03

On this episode of Our American Stories, it started as a snowed-in night behind a funeral parlor and ended with a mystery worthy of a campfire story.Our American Storieslistener Tom Ryan shares the tale of his grandmother, a quick-witted mortician who faced down an escaped convict, a closed casket, and a secret that stayed buried for years. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:29

Stories Etched in Stone: Remembering Lives in a New...

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2025/11/03

On this episode of Our American Stories, in Antrim, New Hampshire, every grave tells part of the town’s story. Bill Bryk, a listener and regular contributor toOur American Stories, takes a thoughtful walk through his local cemetery, where the names carved in stone recall centuries of life, loss, and memory. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:58

The One-Ton Pumpkin: How a Rhode Island Grower Broke...

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2025/11/03

On this episode of Our American Stories, in 2017, Rhode Island grower Joe Jutras set a world record with a green squash weighing 2,118 pounds, earning a place among the largest fruits and vegetables ever grown. Reaching that milestone took years of experimenting with soil science and meticulous care from planting to harvest. Joe explains how patience, timing, and an understanding of growth cycles can turn an ordinary garden into a contender for the world’s biggest fruit. Support the show

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38:16

Did Lizzie Borden Get Away with Murder? The True...

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2025/11/03

On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1892, the quiet town of Fall River, Massachusetts, became the scene of one of America’s most famous unsolved murder mysteries. Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally killed with an axe, and suspicion quickly turned to Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie. What followed was a trial that transfixed the nation, blending questions of class, gender, and justice into a public spectacle that blurred the line between truth and myth. More than a century later,

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30:17

Sunday Mornings with Big Mitch: Ep. 2

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2025/11/02

On this episode of Our American Stories, every Sunday, Our American Stories host Lee Habeeb speaks with Mitchel Rutledge, an inmate serving life in Alabama, over the phone about life, faith, and redemption behind bars. This is the second installment of our ongoing series with him. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:58

Sunday Mornings with Big Mitch: Ep. 3

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2025/11/02

On this episode of Our American Stories, every Sunday, Our American Stories'host, Lee Habeeb, speaks with Mitchel Rutledge, an inmate serving life in Alabama, over the phone about life, faith, and redemption behind bars. This is the third installment of our ongoing series with him. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:49

Holding Alana: One Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and...

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2025/10/31

On this episode of Our American Stories, no one prepares for the silence that follows birth. For Samantha Durante Banerjee, that silence carried both devastation and grace. Her daughter, Alana, was stillborn, and in the hours that followed, Samantha experienced the depth of grief that comes after stillbirth — but also the rare beauty of finally holding her baby. Through grief and healing, she learned that sorrow can live alongside joy. Samantha’s story is a reminder that grieving parents

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9:29

When a Bathroom Drug Deal Was Interrupted by Jesus

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2025/10/31

On this episode of Our American Stories, it started in a bathroom, where a man trapped in addiction waited to make another bad decision. Pastor Greg Laurie didn’t know what he was walking into—only that something told him to go. Inside, he found a man on the edge: tired, angry, and ready to give up. Instead of turning away, Greg spoke about grace, and in that small, stained room, something began to shift. The encounter led to a renewed faith and a brand-new life rebuilt from the ruins of

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17:58

The Battle of Midway: America’s Turning Point in...

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2025/10/31

On this episode of Our American Stories, in the summer of 1942, the war in the Pacific was slipping away. Japan’s navy dominated the ocean, and the United States was still reeling from Pearl Harbor. Then came Midway. What began as a desperate gamble became one of the most astonishing turnarounds in World War II. American intelligence cracked Japan’s code, and the battle was on. America's victory at Midway Atoll shifted the balance of the war and restored the country’s confidence

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30:17

How Walt Disney Built the Happiest Place on Earth

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2025/10/31

On this episode of Our American Stories, when Disneyland opened in 1955, the world had never seen anything like it. Walt Disney had spent years dreaming of a place where stories could be touched—where families could explore imagination as if it were real. But opening day was far from Walt's dream come true. Rides broke down, fake tickets slipped through the gates, and the California heat softened the pavement underfoot. Still, he refused to give up. Walt’s vision reshaped what an

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7:59

How Yogi Berra Became a Baseball Legend

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2025/10/31

On this episode of Our American Stories, Yogi Berra’s name sits beside the greatest baseball players of all time, but his story reaches beyond home runs and Hall of Fame records. Before he became a Yankees legend, Berra served his country at D-Day, carried quiet discipline into the dugout, and changed what it meant to lead from behind the plate. George Will, one of America’s most respected sportswriters, shares how Yogi’s mix of grit, humor, and loyalty turned him into an American

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20:18

How a Simple Jam Session Became Rock’s Greatest...

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2025/10/30

On this episode of Our American Stories, The Traveling Wilburys formed almost by accident. When George Harrison needed a B-side, he called Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne, and together they recorded “Handle With Care.” The chemistry was instant, and within months, they became a band the world couldn’t ignore. Their blend of humor, heart, and melody carried through every track, especially “End of the Line.” Our own Greg Hengler shares how these

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9:59

From Breakdown to Breakthrough: The First Tow Truck

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2025/10/30

On this episode of Our American Stories, every tow truck on the road carries the legacy of one inventor. In Chattanooga, mechanic Ernest Holmes transformed the simple problem of how to lift a stranded car into the first tow truck. Using his own Cadillac, he built a wrecker strong enough to pull vehicles from ditches and reliable enough to serve the growing number of motorists across America. That invention became the foundation of the towing industry, shaping everything from heavy-duty recovery

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7:59

Treating the Cause, Not the Symptoms: A Listener's...

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2025/10/30

On this episode of Our American Stories, at thirty-eight, Tim Hennessey looked like the picture of health. He lifted weights, played racquetball, and kept a busy schedule. But inside, his body was breaking down. Chronic pain, migraines, and high blood pressure left him desperate for answers. A doctor diagnosed an autoimmune condition and prescribed medication for life, but one look at the side effects made Tim pause. Instead, he chose to start over. Here’s Tim with the story of how he turned

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10:49

The Sculptor Bringing World War I Back to Life

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2025/10/30

On this episode of Our American Stories, sculptor Sabin Howard has spent years shaping the story of World War I in bronze. His National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C. captures the quiet strength of soldiers, nurses, and families who carried the weight of the Great War. Rather than focusing on battlefields or weapons, his work centers on the people who lived through them and the humanity that endured. Through his words and his art, Howard gives form to sacrifice. Hear stories of a lost

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27:28

Pat Summitt: The Coach Who Refused to Lose

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2025/10/30

On this episode of Our American Stories, Pat Summitt built a dynasty at the University of Tennessee one season at a time. Her players feared her stare as much as they trusted her guidance, and together they set a new standard for excellence in college basketball. Eight national championships and more than a thousand wins made her the most successful coach in NCAA history, but her greatest achievement was how she elevated the women who played for her. Our own Greg Hengler revisits the story of a

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