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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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38:16

Rich Wingo shares the story of how his time under the...

Our American Stories ·

2025/01/22

On this episode of Our American Stories, as the great-granddaughter of Booker T. Washington, the former slave-turned-famous educator, and founder of Tuskegee University, Sarah Washington O’Neal Rush has been influenced by her great-grandfather’s rise above slavery, his relentless stand on inner strength, and his principles on personal development. Here she is to tell her story (from her bookRising Up From the Ashes), and her great grandfather’s. Support the show

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10:49

How Coach “Bear” Bryant, and the Packers, Transformed...

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2025/01/22

On this episode of Our American Stories, Rich Wingo shares the story of how his time under the legendary Alabama coach refashioned his character, and how his time with the Green Bay Packers redefined his faith. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:29

President Kennedy's Greatest Speech You've Never Heard

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2025/01/22

On this episode of Our American Stories, during some of the tensest moments of the Cold War, President Kennedy on July 4th, 1962, visited Independence Hall to give a motivating speech highlighting the importance of democracy and free enterprise around the world. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:59

The Forgotten Bond: A Story About a Father with...

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2025/01/22

On this episode of Our American Stories, Gina Ramsey tells the story of the highs—and lows—of managing her father's dementia...and tells the story of his nursing home bond with a 100-year-old woman. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

The Father Whose Life Story Inspired the Son Who...

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2025/01/22

On this episode of Our American Stories, Randall Wallace is the writer/director of films such as "Braveheart", "We Were Soldiers", "The Man in the Iron Mask", "Heaven is For Real", "Pearl Harbor", and "Secretariat"—movies rooted in courage, sacrifice, and faith. These traits embodied Randall’s father. Here’s Randall himself to tell the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:49

The Short, Happy Life of Abraham Lincoln: His Final Days

Our American Stories ·

2025/01/21

On this episode of Our American Stories, The Civil War was over, the city of Washington was in celebration and President Lincoln's life was about to take a happy and hopeful turn. His short, happy life was thwarted by John Wilkes Booth. Lee Habeeb tells the story live you've never heard it told before. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:28

The Con Man Who Managed to Get Pardoned by Abe...

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2025/01/21

On this episode of Our American Stories, he was so good that he got both the Unionandthe Confederate presidents to pardon him; yet, so bad that an NYC woman offered a $50k reward to find him—deadoralive. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

Salmon and Salt: Remembering Fishing with Grandfather

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2025/01/21

On this episode of Our American Stories,Karl Marlantes, author ofWhat It Is Like to Go to WarandMatterhorn, tells the story of salmon fishing with his grandfather during his formative years in the small town of Seaside, Oregon. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:17

Doug Williams—The First Black Quarterback to Win The...

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2025/01/21

On this episode of Our American Stories, African Americans could be running backs, wide receivers, linebackers...but in the eyes of many coaches and team owners not quarterbacks—that was a "thinking man's" position. John Eisenberg, author ofRocketmen: The Black Quarterbacks Who Revolutionized Pro Footballtells the story of how Doug Williams—put that racist notion to rest once and for all in 1989 with the Redskin's victory over the Elway-led Denver Broncos. Support the show

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7:59

The Story of the Richest Pirate in History: Black Sam...

Our American Stories ·

2025/01/21

On this episode of Our American Stories, Samuel Bellamy was a pirate who operated off the coast of New England and throughout the Caribbean. Later known as "Black Sam,” he became one of the wealthiest pirates before his untimely death in 1717. Here to tell the story, is Ashley Hlebinsky. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:16

I Invented the Modern Age: The Story of Henry Ford

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2025/01/20

On this episode of Our American Stories, while Henry Ford didn't invent the automobile, he fundamentally changed the world's relationship with the automobile to what it is today. Here's the story of the man who claimed to have invented the modern age. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:17

Al Capone: The Man in The Era [Born on This Week in...

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2025/01/20

On this episode of Our American Stories, America’s fascination with mob boss Al Capone is a century old. Here to tell his story is the biographer of the definitive work on Al Capone—Laurence Bergreen. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

A Father’s Note to His “Timeless” Daughter…Who...

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2025/01/20

On this episode of Our American Stories, Richmond, VA radio host Jeff Katz shares a note that his daughter won't ever read, but will surely impact your life for the better Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:17

Before Mary Kay, There Was Madam C.J. Walker—The...

Our American Stories ·

2025/01/17

On this episode of Our American Stories, born on the land of the former plantation where her parents were enslaved, Madam C.J. Walker married young, had a child young, became a widow young, and got a divorce young. She also created, out of necessity, a revolutionary hair care product that changed the world, and her life. Here's her great-great-great-granddaughter, A'lelia Bundles, with the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:59

Why Cincinnati is Named After George Washington...and...

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2025/01/17

On this episode of Our American Stories, King George III, upon hearing that George Washington planned to resign from his military commission and return to his plow stated; "If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world." George Washington wasn't the first man to do this though—he was simply following in the footsteps of another farmer, statesman, and victorious general from ancient Rome—Cincinnatus. Here's Professor Kenneth Calvert of Hillsdale College to tell the story of

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20:18

The Tone Deaf, Bad Poet Who Wrote the National Anthem

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2025/01/17

On this episode of Our American Stories, Francis “Frank” Scott Key was not someone you would have picked to write our national anthem… but he did...right after one of America’s great military victories. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:58

Rosa Parks, In Her Own Words: The Woman Who...

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2025/01/17

On this episode of Our American Stories, the story of the woman who said "no" to giving up her seat on a segregated Alabama bus is widely known. But here to tell the raw, real story, is Rosa Parks herself. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:49

Guitar Virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel: I Came To America...

Our American Stories ·

2025/01/16

On this episode of Our American Stories, born in Australia, Tommy Emmanuel fell in love with American country guitar legend, Chet Atkins. The rest, as they say, is history—Tommy explains. We'll be playing his music throughout this story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:27

The Pastor Who Tried To Kill Hitler: Bonhoeffer

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2025/01/16

On this episode of Our American Stories, Dietrich Bonhoeffer left the safety of American soil to oppose Hitler—at any cost. Eric Metaxas, the New York Times best-selling author ofBonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spyjoins us to tell Bonhoeffer's remarkable life story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:16

When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi...

Our American Stories ·

2025/01/16

On this episode of Our American Stories, during this week in 1967, the Green Bay Packers won the first NFL-AFL championship game (now called the Superbowl) under head coach Vince Lombardi. More than any other sports figure, Vince Lombardi transformed football into a metaphor for the American experience. Our guest David Maraniss (author of When Pride Still Mattered), captures all of Lombardi: the myth, the man, his game, and his God. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See

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