Our American Stories
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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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May 14, 2024 • 8min
The First Pilot At Ground Zero Recalls His First Jobs
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. Here’s Peter sharing some stories from a few of his first jobs including his first job after serving in the Air Force. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2024 • 30min
Why They Forgave the Drunk Driver Who Killed Their Daughter
On this episode of Our American Stories, Laura Treppendahl’s life was one worth remembering. After she was killed in a drunk driving accident, Laura’s family told the judge that they completely forgave the young man, Greg, who hit her. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2024 • 8min
How VHS Beat Betamax
On this episode of Our American Stories, here’s Bill “Engineer Guy” Hammack telling the story of how Betamax was defeated by the VHS tape. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2024 • 20min
Winston Churchill: He Hated War, But He Was Great At It
On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, tells the story of how Winston Churchill, despite hating war, was great at it...and what that meant for Britain during her darkest hours. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2024 • 18min
Churchill: Walking With Destiny
On this episode of Our American Stories, Sir Andrew Roberts' landmark biography of Winston Churchill is a brilliant feat of storytelling that is enjoyable and easy to understand. Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on May 10, 2024. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2024 • 11min
Winter Prosapio "Curls" and Dennis Peterson "Mother's Crafting Hands"
On this episode of Our American Stories, Dennis Peterson of South Carolina shares the story of his crafty mother, and Winter Prosapio of Texas shares a story about motherhood. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2024 • 9min
Mother's Day Means More When You Don't Know If You'll See Her Again
On this episode of Our American Stories, Scott Jones, the author of Growing Up Rural, shares the story of a boy named Leo and some special letters from war that he wrote to his family. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2024 • 10min
My Mother Had Me At 16: She's My Superhero
On this episode of Our American Stories, Our American Stories listener Alan Brown shares the story of him and his mother. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2024 • 8min
A Son Discovers His Deceased Mother's Hidden Talent
On this episode of Our American Stories, Texas boys don’t write poetry, and certainly don’t cry. Roger Latham did, though, after discovering a poem written by his deceased mother. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2024 • 11min
The Eulogy Lee Never Gave For His Mother
On this episode of Our American Stories, Lee Habeeb opens up about his mother's life and legacy in the patch of earth in Northern New Jersey she cared for, and influenced with her love, grace, and class. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
