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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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7:59

The Importance of Balance in Motorcycle Riding... and...

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2025/05/07

On this episode of Our American Stories, Brent Timmons, anOur American Storieslistener from Delaware, shares the story of a lesson in risk that his son learned while riding his cherished bicycle. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:18

The Messy and Complicated Story of Thomas Jefferson...

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2025/05/07

On this episode of Our American Stories, how could a man who wrote the words "all men are created equal" in the Declaration of Independence go to his grave without freeing his slaves? Cara Rogers Steven, author of Thomas Jefferson and the Fight Against Slavery, tells the messy story of a man who was both a product of his times... and ahead of them. A special goes out to the Bill of Rights Institute for allowing us access to this audio, originally part of their Scholar Talks series on YouTube

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9:59

The Tour Company That Takes You to Tornadoes

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2025/05/07

On this episode of Our American Stories, Martin Lisius, founder of Tempest Tours, and Kim George, Customer Relations Manager, talk about the company's origins and what it's like being on the road intentionally during some of the most extreme weather the world has to offer. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

The Story of the Quiet Cowboy

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2025/05/07

On this episode of Our American Stories, J.D. Wininger, owner of the Cross-Dubya Ranch in Northeast Texas and a listener ofOur American Stories, tells the story of a man named John who mostly kept to himself. When J.D. offered him a helping hand, Mr. John ended up helping him just as much. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:49

The Story of the Woman Who Saved the Lewis and Clark...

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2025/05/06

On this episode of Our American Stories, she was just a teenager, carrying her infant son, when she joined the most daring expedition in American history—and without her, Lewis and Clark might never have made it. Dr. Dedra Birzer of Hillsdale College brings us the incredible story of Sacagawea, the young woman who made America's most daring road trip possible. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:29

Dred Scott in Spikes: The Story of Curt Flood

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2025/05/06

On this episode of Our American Stories, for decades, Major League Baseball’s reserve clause bound players to their teams indefinitely, denying them the freedom to negotiate salaries or choose where to play. Curt Flood, a three-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, decided to challenge that system, risking his career to fight for fairness. Despite facing racial discrimination and industry backlash, Flood’s stand reshaped the business of sports and helped usher in modern free

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9:59

The Story of the Only Museum Dedicated to Bad Art

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2025/05/06

On this episode of Our American Stories, most museums showcase the finer things in history, culture, and the arts—but not the aptly named Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) in Boston, Massachusetts, where you’ll find masterpieces like A Mariachi in Tiananmen Square, Sunday on the Pot With George, and Self-Portrait as a Bird. Louise Reilly Sacco, the museum’s curator, shares the tale of how it all came to be. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See

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7:59

The “LA Speed Check”: A Story from a Pilot of the...

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2025/05/06

On this episode of Our American Stories, the late Major Brian Shul shares his legendary “LA Speed Check” story—an absurd and unforgettable moment from the cockpit of the fastest plane in the world, the SR-71 Blackbird. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:16

My Hitch in Hell: A Soldier Recounts the Bataan Death...

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2025/05/06

On this episode of Our American Stories, after the fall of the Philippines in World War II, more than 70,000 American and Filipino soldiers were captured by Japanese forces and forced to endure the brutal Bataan Death March. Over 30 percent of these POWs died in captivity, compared to just three percent of Allied POWs held by the Germans. In his powerful firsthand account, Dr. Lester Tenney recounts one of WWII’s darkest chapters and his miraculous survival against all odds. A special thanks

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20:18

Samuel Colt and the Birth of the Revolver

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2025/05/05

On this episode of Our American Stories, Phil Anschutz writes in Out Where the West Begins: “Samuel Colt’s life was the American story written in capital letters.” Here to tell that story is Ashley Hlebinsky—former co-host of Discovery Channel’s Master of Arms, former curator in charge of the Cody Firearms Museum, and president of The Gun Code, LLC. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:59

Pepsi Had the 6th-Largest Navy in the World?

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2025/05/05

On this episode of Our American Stories, as strange as it sounds, Pepsi (yes, the cola manufacturer) once owned a fleet of Soviet warships, briefly making it the sixth-largest navy in the world. Here's The History Guy with the story of how a soft drink company found itself in the middle of Cold War politics and an international trade deal gone sideways. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

The Loyal(ist) Son: The Story of Ben Franklin’s Son...

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2025/05/05

On this episode of Our American Stories, they say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree—but that wasn’t true for Ben Franklin and his only son. While Franklin became one of America’s most celebrated founding fathers, his son William remained loyal to the British Crown. In one of the most dramatic father-son divides in history, king and country collided with revolution and independence—the costs were massive. Here’s the astonishing story of how Ben Franklin and

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38:16

Flannery O'Connor: The Story of America's Master...

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2025/05/05

On this episode of Our American Stories, Flannery O’Connor wanted to shake her readers awake. Her mother wanted her to write the nextGone with the Wind. Here to tell her story is Jonathan Rogers, author ofThe Terrible Speed of Mercy: A Spiritual Biography of Flannery O’Connor. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:16

Tony Mandarich Was the NFL’s Biggest Bust, Then He...

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2025/05/02

On this episode of Our American Stories, Tony Mandarich’s story became immortalized by twoSports Illustratedcovers—one hailing him as “The Incredible Bulk” headingintothe 1989 draft, and another in 1992 labeling him “The NFL’s Incredible BUST” as his four-year career in Green Bay came to an end. Here’s Tony Mandarich himself, with his story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:49

Couple Adopts 7 Siblings Separated Across Four Foster...

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2025/05/02

On this episode of Our American Stories, Sophia and Deshaun Olds were married in 2004 but didn’t immediately think about starting a family. They were busy serving overseas and pursuing their education. That all changed when, after 13 years without children, they became a family of nine—literally overnight. Here they are with their story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Broadcast Hysteria: How Orson Welles' "War of the...

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2025/05/02

On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1938, many Americans were scared. As the news from Europe grew increasingly grim, radio listeners had grown accustomed to urgent bulletins about a crisis that threatened to plunge the world into another war. Sensing an opportunity, Orson Welles—not yet a household name—seized on the public's anxiety and, on Halloween night, delivered a broadcast that gave America a scare it would never forget. It was a dramatic adaptation of a science fiction

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7:59

Ben Franklin: Can Chess Make You a Better Person?

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2025/05/02

On this episode of Our American Stories, Ben Franklin holds the distinction of many "firsts" in American history. He invented the lightning rod, the Franklin stove, bifocals, the urinary catheter, swim fins, and the odometer. He also founded America's first public library, the first volunteer fire company, fire insurance company, and hospital, and became the nation's first Postmaster General. As Chess.com notes, Franklin was also America's first known chess player and the first American to write

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10:49

The First Catholic Speaker of the House Who Helped...

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2025/05/01

On this episode of Our American Stories, Professor Jeff Bloodworth tells the story of John McCormack, who rose from humble beginnings in South Boston to become a masterful legislator and the first Catholic Speaker of the House. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:27

The Story of a 5-Star Steakhouse CEO and Her NFL...

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2025/05/01

On this episode of Our American Stories, Britney Ruby Miller is the CEO of Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, where she leads a team of more than 500 employees across seven luxury steakhouses in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. She’s also the author of5-Star Life: The Faithful Fight to Overcome Obstacles and Pursue Excellence. Here she is with her story! Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:49

The Story of the Infamous University of Wisconsin...

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2025/05/01

On this episode of Our American Stories, when a stadium full of excited sports fans pressed downhill against inadequate crowd control, tragedy struck in an instant. Michael Brin—a player on the field that day and now an emergency physician—shares his harrowing story of the infamous University of Wisconsin stampede and its aftermath. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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