I migliori Our American Stories podcast (2024)

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How the Constitution Came to Be: The Story of America [Ep. 12] 30:17

11h ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Constitution didn't just become the law of the land overnight—it took some convincing. Here to tell the story of the work that most influenced the Founders - The Federalist Papers - is Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Final Thoughts: Justice Kagan Remembers Justice Scalia 7:59

11h ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, honoring her colleague's legal integrity and effectiveness as well as his personal kindness and dynamism, Justice Elena Kagan speaks about her friend, Justice Antonin "Nino" Scalia. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Remembering the Gold Star Father Whose Story Inspired the Hit Country Song "I Drive Your Truck" 10:49

11h ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Paul Monti was able to keep - and drive - a meaningful memorial of his son Jared, who was killed in action defending his comrades. Hear the true experiences that became a powerful song. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Forgotten First Memorial Day: Freed Slaves Honoring Fallen Union Soldiers In Charleston 27:27

11h ago27:27

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On this episode of Our American Stories, formerly enslaved people in Charleston, SC decided to honor the Union soldiers who had perished at a racecourse converted into a POW camp. Then, as Dan Welch of the Gettysburg Foundation puts it: "A procession at a gravesite, a procession with 9,000 spectators - was all but forgotten in just two years." Supp…

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Who Does This Medal of Honor Belong To? 10:49

1d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Sergeant Ryan Pitts earned our nation’s highest award for valor for his extraordinary actions during one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan. Hear him celebrate his brothers in arms, because, as he says about the Medal: “It is ours, not mine.” Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) …

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A Letter From a Widow of the Black Hawk Down Mission to Her Daughters 9:29

1d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, "For now I must take the responsibility for keeping his life entwined with yours." Carmen Gordon remembers her husband Gary for their two children, sharing with them who he was - a responsible father. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Remembering the Worst Naval Disaster In American History (The USS Indianapolis)—A Story Featured in the Movie "Jaws" 9:59

1d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Robert Shaw's "Quint" told the world about what happened to the USS Indianapolis in the hit movie "Jaws." The late Edgar Harrell, the last surviving Marine from the downed ship, tells the real-life story of that fateful day. It's a story you won't soon forget. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories…

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The Gettysburg Soldier Who Received The Medal of Honor 151 Years After His Death 7:59

1d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here's the story of Alanzo Cushing as told by those who fought to have him recognized long after he fell at Gettysburg. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di iHeartPodcasts

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Why Memorial Day Matters to Me: The Story the Uncle That Lee Habeeb Never Knew—He Was Killed in Action in WWII 10:49

1d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Lee Habeeb shares a very personal Memorial Day story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di iHeartPodcasts

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A Medal of Honor Recipient Through The Eyes of His Father 27:27

14h ago27:27

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Paul Monti, father of Medal of Honor recipient Jared Monti, tells his son's story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di iHeartPodcasts

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She's Seen It All: The Story of Mayor, Liquor Store Owner, Garbage Woman, and Teacher Cubby Hall 20:18

2d ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Cubby Hall has been a mayor, a garbage woman, a liquor store owner, a pioneer in the Women's Army Corps (WAC), and a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse. In her words, she's "seen it all." Here's her story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Life Beyond My Wildest Dreams: Professional Dog Walker 17:57

2d ago17:57

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ryan Stewart went most of his life unsure of his purpose... But, there was one thing that kept him going -- dogs. He shares his story of how canines have helped him - in manageable doses. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Sidney Poitier Story 38:16

1d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Sidney Poitier's elegant bearing and principled onscreen characters made him Hollywood's first black movie star and the first black man to win the best actor Oscar. Sidney Poitier: Man, Actor, Icon was the first full biography of legendary actor Sidney Poitier written by Aram Goudsouzian, professor of histor…

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The Scout Never Called: Growing Up in Competitive Sports 10:49

5d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Roger Rench shares with us some memories of his time playing various competitive sports throughout his life that are sure to put a smile on your face. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Duke’s Coach K Was Almost Fired in 1983 27:27

5d ago27:27

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On this episode of Our American Stories, John Feinstein is a sportswriter of 42 books, 23 of them New York Times bestsellers. He is also the friend of Duke University’s legendary basketball coach, Mike Krzyzewski (also known as “Coach K”). John tells the story of how Coach K’s five national titles at Duke almost never happened. Support the show (ht…

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The Life of Duke Ellington: An American Original 38:17

5d ago38:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, some believe he was the most important composer of the 20th century, in or out of jazz. Terry Teachout, one of America's best culture writers and author of Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington, tells the story of the jazz legend, his music, his struggles, his triumphs and so much more. Support the show (https://ww…

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The Union Colonel Who Showed Mercy on Confederate POWs During the Civil War 10:49

6d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Boston’s Fort Warren housed Confederate POWs during the Civil War, but it was no Andersonville. Only 13 Confederate prisoners out of the more than 2,000 rebels who were imprisoned within its walls died during the Civil War. That was thanks in large part to the fort’s commander, Justin Dimick. Support the sho…

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Making Peace With My Sister's Killer 27:27

6d ago27:27

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jeanne Bishop tells us the story of the brutal murders of her beloved family members… and how a change of heart changed her life and so many others. Read her book for the full story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How a Major League Baseball Game Turned Into the “Ten Cent Beer Night” Riot 10:49

6d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the June 4, 1974 night game between the Texas Rangers and the Cleveland Indians was one for the record books. To say there was a "buzz" in the crowd," would be an understatement. Here to tell the story is the History Guy. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listene…

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The Nuclear Mishap in Arkansas That "Created" CNN 9:29

6d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, a wrench fell; a rocket leaked, lost fuel pressure, collapsed, and exploded. A nuclear warhead soared out of the silo and into a ditch... at the intersection of Arkansas' fate and American journalism. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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The Woman Who Snuck Into George Washington's Army 9:59

6d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Deborah Sampson became a hero of the American Revolution when she disguised herself as a man and joined the Patriot forces. Here to tell her story is the author of Deborah Sampson: The Girl Who Went to War. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Fighting Crime in Downtown Los Angeles with Love, Respect, and God 7:59

6d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Senior Lead Officer Deon Joseph recounts how he built community connections and relationships—and changed police perceptions with with one profound phrase: "I love you." Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Girls Next Door: How Serving Coffee and Donuts in World War I Led To Women Gaining the Right to Vote 20:18

7d ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Kara Dixon Vuic tells this remarkable story of service. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di iHeartPodcasts

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The Goo Goo Cluster: Nashville's "Official" Candy? 9:59

7d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it's a family story, a business story, and a regional story; It's the story of how the Goo Goo cluster became the official candy of Nashville! Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di iHeartPodcasts

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Bears Compete to be the Fattest During Fat Bear Week 7:59

7d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Lian Law is a ranger at Brooks Camp in Katmai National Park and Preserve, and she’s here to share about Fat Bear Week, the March-Madness style bracket where bears compete to be the “Fat Bear Champion.” Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Michael Powell’s Final Thoughts For His Father, General Colin Powell 10:50

7d ago10:50

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On this episode of Our American Stories, a funeral service was held on Nov. 5, 2021 for General Colin Powell at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Powell died from COVID-19 complications amid an ongoing battle with cancer. He was 84. Here’s his son Michael speaking at his father’s funeral service. Support the show (https://www.ou…

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The Town of Joplin was Destroyed by an EF-5 Tornado This Day in 2011: This is Joplin's Story—a Story of Loss, Love, and Hope 27:27

7d ago27:27

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on March 22, 2011 Joplin, Missouri, took a direct hit from the costliest tornado in American history. Though the scar remains, Joplin has recovered in truly amazing ways. Former KSNF Channel 16 Weatherman Jerimiah Cook and reporter Gretchen Bolander tell the story of love, and loss, in Joplin. Support the sh…

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Levi Strauss: The Jewish Immigrant Who Gave Blue Jeans to the World (On This Day in 1873) 38:16

8d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, this is the story of how one man got his American Dream stitched into a pair of blue jeans. Lynn Downey (Levi Strauss & Co. historian) is here to tell the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Surviving Hanoi: Larry Spencer's Story 10:49

8d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Larry Spencer tells the story of being one of the first POW's of the Vietnam war and surviving until war's end in both "The Zoo" prison and in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Truth Behind the “Cursed” Millionaire Heiress, Sarah Winchester 19:28

8d ago19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the mansion she built is world-renowned, as much for its many design curiosities and innovations as it is for the reported paranormal activity. Here to tell the story is Ashley Hlebinsky, the former co-host of Discovery Channel’s “Master of Arms,” the former curator in charge of the Cody Firearms Museum, and…

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The USS Lexington: The Oldest Working Carrier in the Navy 7:59

8d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our regular contributor, Anne Clare, tells the story of a unique aircraft carrier, the USS Lexington. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di iHeartPodcasts

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A Family Speaks At Their Fallen Hero's Funeral: Colorado Deputy Micah Flick 10:49

9d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, for National Police Week, we feature the funeral of Colorado Deputy Micah Flick who was killed in action on February 5th, 2018. Micah's brother-in-law and widow celebrate his life with both tears and laughter. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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One Man's Walk Across America—His Stories and His "Why?" 19:28

9d ago19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Ranger Kielak set out across America, many of his friends and family were concerned about the people he'd encounter along the way. It turns out, their concerns were unfounded. Here's Ranger with the story of the good and beautiful people he's encountered along the way, and why exactly he chose to do the…

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An Air Force Pilot's Post-Retirement Career Dilemma: A Job at a Big Bank or the Pilot of Air Force 2 7:59

9d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on the morning of September 11, 2001, Peter Braxton was the first military pilot in the air over the burning Twin Towers. It was his first day on the job. Not long after that, he flew multiple combat tours in the Middle East and then retired from the Air Force. Here’s Peter with the story about the phone cal…

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The Most Heard Guitarist You’ve Never Heard Of: The Wrecking Crew's Tommy Tedesco 38:16

9d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tommy Tedesco is probably the most recorded guitarist in history having played on thousands of recordings from the 1960s-1980s ( Many of them top 20 hits). Tommy's son, filmmaker Denny Tedesco, produced The Wrecking Crew, the highly-acclaimed documentary about his father and the other musicians who made up T…

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A Widow and Police Partner Celebrate The Life Of Washington Officer Diego Moreno 10:49

12d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Diego Moreno was a fun-loving, high-intensity police officer, trainer, and father. Hear from his wife - and from his patrol partner - about the legacy he leaves for his children, and all of us, to remember and carry on. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Did You Ever Think Your Life Would Be a Movie? The Story Behind 'Unsung Hero' 19:28

12d ago19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Helen Smallbone is a mother of seven - a family devoted to a generation of Christian music. Here's her story of globetrotting and overcoming her homlessness upon moving to America from Australia. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A Texas Boy vs. an Air Traffic Control Bully 7:59

12d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, you've heard that you "Don't Mess With Texas." This story from our regular listener/contributor Roger Latham, from Fort Worth, Texas, exemplifies that statement. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The American Sniper Other American Snipers Look Up To 20:19

12d ago20:19

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On this episode of Our American Stories, long before Chris Kyle penned "American Sniper,” which became Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-nominated movie masterpiece — Carlos Hathcock was already a legend. Hathcock was so efficient and fearless during the Vietnam War, that he wore a white feather on his gear—taunting the Communists to come find him. Support th…

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Left for Dead: A Soldier's Second Life After Vietnam 9:59

12d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in Vietnam, the armored personnel carrier Jon Hovde was driving hit an anti-tank mine. The 20-year-old soldier made three promises to God if He would let him live. Linda from Jon’s hometown of Fertile, MN, is here to tell the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.…

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Burt Young’s Story: The Man Who Played Paulie in Rocky Opens Up About His Family and His Craft 7:59

12d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Burt Young is an immediately recognizable character actor whose half-muttered voice and flinty gaze made him the perfect fit for "Rocky" as Sylvester Stallone's ill-mannered brother-in-law, Paulie. Here’s Burt Young with his story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.c…

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Dennis Peterson: Makin' Do 10:49

13d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dennis Peterson's father had an interesting way of saving money. He called it 'Makin' Do'. Dennis tells the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di iHeartPodcasts

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Honoring Our Fallen Heroes: A Police Officer's Wife Delivers His Heartbreaking Eulogy 9:29

13d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dominique Rivera eulogizes her husband, Detective Jason Rivera, with raw emotion and compelling everyday detail. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di iHeartPodcasts

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Robert Redford's "Jeremiah Johnson”: The Real Story of a Hollywood Mountain Man 9:59

13d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the lore and legend of the American Mountain Man is a story that seems to only grow with time. In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio played the legendary Mountain Man, Hugh Glass in The Revenant. And in 1972, Robert Redford starred as the title character in Jeremiah Johnson. And like Hugh Glass, Johnson too was a real-…

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The “LA Speed Check”: A Story from a Pilot of the Fastest Plane in the World 7:59

13d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here’s Major Brian Shul with his legendary story known today as the “LA Speed Check.” Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di iHeartPodcasts

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True Love Has No Limit: The Eulogy of Officer Jonathan Diller 10:49

13d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, "My husband died a hero, but he also lived as one." Stephanie Diller remembers her husband Jonathan as a connector and friend of all. Hear about his honesty and courage as a man, a father, and a police officer. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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General Colin Powell: The Story of the Man Behind the Stars 19:28

13d ago19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, General Colin Powell was the youngest and the nation's first black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest position in the US Military. He was also the first black man appointed Secretary of State, the world's leading diplomat. The world saw him as a military leader, a diplomat, a senior statesman…

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"High and Dry" & "Let the Cat Out of the Bag" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions 7:59

13d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio…

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I Didn't Want To Have Kids... Then I Met Police Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller 10:49

14d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, for National Police Week, Favi Gutzwiller’s powerful eulogy to her husband who was killed in the line of duty. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di iHeartPodcasts

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The 1913 Storm 19:28

14d ago19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ric Mixter of Lake Fury tells the story of the historic 1913 storm on the Great Lakes. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di iHeartPodcasts

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