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Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 20, 2025
Dog Food CEO Eats Kibble for 30 Days to Prove It's Good for Dogs
On this episode of Our American Stories Mitch Felderhoff co-owner of Muenster Milling in Muenster Texas decided to put his mouth where his money is eating nothing but dog food for days to raise awareness for his brand It worked Here's Mitch with the story of his wild PR stunt Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 20, 2025
The Man Who Paints Rocks to Honor Veterans: The Story Behind the Freedom Rocks
On this episode of Our American Stories Ray ldquo Bubba rdquo Sorensen shares the story behind his ldquo Freedom Rocks rdquo mdash giant unique hand-painted boulders honoring veterans in all counties across Iowa Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 20, 2025
Moving to a Farm from the City Changed My Life
On this episode of Our American Stories after moving from the bright lights of Tampa Florida to a farm in the small college town of Oxford Mississippi Jake Keiser didn rsquo t know what to expect Thankfully her neighbors had her back Here's Jake with her story of recovery in small-town America Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 20, 2025
99 Reasons Why a Typewriter Is Better Than a Computer!
On this episode of Our American Stories some interesting facts about the typewriter The QWERTY layout was originally designed to slow typists down Mark Twain was the first author to submit a manuscript written on a typewriter Tom Hanks is a collector of typewriters mdash and yes there is indeed a list of reasons why a typewriter is better than a computer Our American Stories listener Bert Rosica is just the man to deliver it Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 20, 2025
The Nuclear Mishap That "Created" CNN
On this episode of Our American Stories a wrench slipped A rocket leaked lost fuel pressure collapsed and exploded A nuclear warhead was launched out of its silo and landed in a ditch mdash at the intersection of fate and American journalism Randy Dixon a young journalist at the time shares the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 20, 2025
[TWIH] How Jackie Kennedy Saved Grand Central Station
On this episode of Our American Stories in honor of Jackie Kennedy who died this week in history in we tell the story of the preservation of an American icon Before becoming the face of Camelot and a fashion icon of the rsquo s former First Lady Jackie Kennedy was a born-and-raised New Yorker In after returning to live full-time in Manhattan she took on a new cause saving Grand Central Terminal from demolition Natasha Wing author of When Jackie Saved Grand Central shares the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 19, 2025
The Story Behind FDR’s “Day of Infamy” Speech
On this episode of Our American Stories when Pearl Harbor was attacked FDR's speechwriting team was out of town So Roosevelt with the help of a few aides penned the most important speech of his presidency mdash and one of the most important in American history Here's the story behind the story of a speech that defined an era Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 19, 2025
America's Greatest Grifter? The Odd Story of Appleton Oaksmith: Presumed Slave Trader, Confederate Spy, and Voting Rights Activist
On this episode of Our American Stories nbsp they say the apple doesn rsquo t fall far from the tree mdash but Appleton Oaksmith landed on another planet His mother was a feminist who knew top abolitionists his father a cartoonist admired across party lines Appleton He was hunted internationally for presumed slave trading and a failed kidnapping in Cuba that may have threatened Lincoln rsquo s reelection Yet he later fought for Black voting rights Jonathan W White author of nbsp Shipwrecked nbsp shares nbsp the nbsp story mdash courtesy nbsp of nbsp the nbsp U S nbsp National [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 19, 2025
How Horse Racing and the Triple Crown Brought a Father and Son Together
On this episode of Our American Stories a former high-powered media executive shares how the -year Triple Crown drought finally broken in brought back a flood of memories of Sundays at the track with his dad Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 19, 2025
The Henry Steinway Story
On this episode of Our American Stories when German guilds told him they didn rsquo t need another piano manufacturer Henry Steinway moved to America and founded Steinway amp Sons establishing a global standard of excellence embraced by everyone from Irving Berlin to Billy Joel Here rsquo s the story of how one man rsquo s pursuit of the American Dream reshaped the sound of music forever Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 16, 2025
Are Professional Wrestlers Athletes?
On this episode of Our American Stories oftentimes when the topic of professional wrestling think Hulk Hogan comes up it rsquo s almost guaranteed that someone will scoff and say it rsquo s ldquo fake rdquo Here rsquo s Riley Evans sportswriter and CEO of RealPodcasting com with the real story behind professional wrestling Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 16, 2025
The Story of How Chick-fil-A Borrowed “My Pleasure” from a Luxury Hotel
On this episode of Our American Stories the origins of Chick-fil-A rsquo s ldquo my pleasure rdquo catchphrase trace back to According to Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy it began when he visited a Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel co-founded by his friend Horst Schulze Here's Horst with the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 16, 2025
How an Escaped Slave Hijacked a Confederate Ship and Sailed It to Freedom
On this episode of Our American Stories The History Guy shares the remarkable story of Robert Smalls an escaped slave who stole a Confederate ship rescued his family and delivered freedom to many others Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 16, 2025
The Story of "Of Beards and Men" and How They Define Masculinity in Culture
On this episode of Our American Stories Professor Christopher Oldstone-Moore makes the case that today rsquo s bearded renaissance is part of a centuries-long cycle in which facial hairstyles have shifted in response to changing ideals of masculinity Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 16, 2025
The Story of George Washington
On this episode of Our American Stories aside from the cherry tree legend which of course isn't true most of us don't know much about George Washington To many he's just a man peering at us from a dollar bill or a figure carved in marble Here's the definitive story of the most important man in American history Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 15, 2025
The Story of the Men Who Built the Most Expensive and Most Powerful Gun: The Colt Walker
On this episode of Our American Stories for a time a near-mint Colt Walker held the distinction of being the most expensive gun ever sold fetching million at auction in Here to tell the story of the legendary Colt Walker revolver is Logan Metesh Logan is the founder of High Caliber History LLC and has over a decade of experience working for the Smithsonian Institution and the National Park Service Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 15, 2025
The Story of Bing Crosby and David Bowie’s “Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth"
On this episode of Our American Stories it was one of the oddest mdash and best mdash musical collaborations of the th century Old-school pop crooner Bing Crosby partnered with British glam rocker David Bowie to create one of the most cherished Christmas songs of all time But it almost didn rsquo t happen Here's the story of what went on behind the scenes to make sure it did Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 15, 2025
Abercrombie & Fitch: The Story Behind the Story of an Iconic American Brand
On this episode of Our American Stories Abercrombie amp Fitch clothing stores conquered malls in the late rsquo s and early rsquo s with gorgeous models pulsing dance beats and a fierce scent What most people don rsquo t know is that the company was founded in in New York City as an outfitter for elite outdoorsmen Here to tell the full story is Ashley Hlebinsky former co-host of Discovery Channel rsquo s nbsp Master nbsp of nbsp Arms nbsp former nbsp curator nbsp in nbsp charge nbsp of nbsp the nbsp Cody nbsp Firearms nbsp Museum nbsp and nbsp [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 15, 2025
“High and Dry & Let the Cat Out of the Bag” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions
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 His book is nbsp 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 com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 15, 2025
American Freedom Machines: The Story of Harley-Davidson
On this episode of Our American Stories when Margie Siegal was a teenager she had a boyfriend with a motorcycle The boyfriend was forgettable mdash the motorcycle wasn rsquo t Since then she has written extensively about motorcycle history and is the author of Harley-Davidson A History of the World rsquo s Most Famous Motorcycle Here she is with the story of Harley-Davidson Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 15, 2025
How Chevy Chase, SNL, and One Pratfall Changed a Presidential Election
On this episode of Our American Stories when the brand-new Saturday Night Live first took the airwaves by storm it was Chevy Chase rsquo s clumsy impression of Gerald R Ford mdash an All-American athlete turned commander-in-chief mdash that changed how Americans saw their president The sketch also shaped the future of political satire presidential impersonations and even the election itself Peter Funt author of Playing POTUS The Power of America's 'Acting Presidents' tells the story behind one of comedy rsquo s most consequential impressions Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Running to Win
Erwin Lutzer
May 15, 2025
The Lie That God Helps Those Who Help Themselves – 1 of 2
Over of Americans think the Bible says God helps those who help themselves But it doesn t In this message Pastor Lutzer challenges a popular belief with the powerful truth about our need for new life not self-improvement What if surrender to the God who raises the dead is our path to spiritual breakthrough This month s special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 14, 2025
Three Stories Guaranteed to Make You Laugh About the King of Rock & Roll—From the Man Who Was There
On this episode of Our American Stories Greg McDonald got his start in show business as a teenager after meeting Elvis Presley and his manager Colonel Tom Parker shortly after Parker began managing Elvis in the s Here rsquo s Greg with the stories Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 14, 2025
Olive Oatman: The 13-Year-Old Mormon Who Became an Indian
On this episode of Our American Stories in Olive Oatman was a thirteen-year-old pioneer traveling west with her Mormon family Within a decade she was a white Indian with a chin tattoo caught between cultures Here to tell the story is the executive of True West magazine Bob Boze Bell Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 14, 2025
The Story of Chuck Taylor: The Billy Graham of Basketball
On this episode of Our American Stories he wasn rsquo t an NBA star - he was a sneaker salesman who helped popularize the sport of basketball and the iconic shoes that now bear his name Our host Lee Habeeb shares his life story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 14, 2025
The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad: America's Greatest Infrastructure Project
On this episode of Our American Stories climb aboard The late great historian Stephen Ambrose shares the epic story of how Americans laid miles of track from Omaha to Sacramento to complete one of our nation rsquo s greatest infrastructure achievements mdash the Transcontinental Railroad Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 13, 2025
Americans Freed Her from Prison—And for Good Reason: The Redemption Story of Cyntoia Brown
On this episode of Our American Stories in the hashtag FreeCyntoiaBrown went viral making her one of the most well-known inmates in the world Here's Cyntoia with her story of trauma incarceration and redemption Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 13, 2025
The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge—The Eighth Wonder of the World
On this episode of Our American Stories The Brooklyn Bridge with its unprecedented length and two stately towers was dubbed the ldquo Eighth Wonder of the World after its completion The connection it forged between the massive population centers of Brooklyn and Manhattan forever changed the course of New York City Here rsquo s The History Guy with the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 13, 2025
The Slave Trader Abraham Lincoln Refused to Pardon
On this episode of Our American Stories Nathaniel Gordon of Portland Maine holds the distinction of being the only American ever executed for the crime of slave trading Although many were caught in the act sentences were often lenient and most slave traders knew they had little to fear mdash until Abraham Lincoln Jonathan W White author of nbsp Shipwrecked A True Civil War Story of Mutinies Jailbreaks Blockade-Running and the Slave Trade shares the story of the man Lincoln refused to pardon mdash and explains why Special thanks to the U S National Archives for this audio taken from [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 13, 2025
“On Skid Row” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions
On this episode of Our American Stories Andrew Thompson shares another slice from his guide to unraveling the baffling mini mysteries of the English language His book Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases explores where our favorite sayings come from mdash and what they nbsp really nbsp mean Be sure to check it out Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 13, 2025
A 14-Year-Old Historian Brings the First Day of the American Revolution to Life
On this episode of Our American Stories you rsquo ve probably heard that during his famous midnight ride through the Massachusetts countryside to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the impending British occupation of Lexington and Concord Paul Revere shouted ldquo The British are coming rdquo But that rsquo s not quite true Sabrina Bhattacharjya a -year-old history enthusiast and founder of Lex shares the real story mdash and brings to life the first day of the American Revolution We'd like to thank nbsp Constituting America nbsp for turning us on to this story Support the show https www [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 12, 2025
[Mother's Day Special] Forgiving My Worthless Father
On this episode of Our American Stories our regular contributor from Kodiak Island Alaska Leslie Leyland Fields shares the heartbreaking story of her relationship with her father mdash and it rsquo s not what you rsquo d expect Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 12, 2025
[Mother's Day Special] 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 a regular contributor to nbsp Our American Stories nbsp and author of nbsp Growing Up Rural shares the story of a boy named Leo and the special letters he wrote to his family during the war Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 12, 2025
[Mother's Day Special] Receiving Wylie: A High-Risk Pregnancy Story
On this episode of Our American Stories Karla Duerson shares what it was like to be pregnant with mdash and give birth to mdash her daughter Wylie Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 11, 2025
[Mother's Day Special] The Eulogy Lee Never Gave for His Mother
On this episode of Our American Stories our host Lee Habeeb opens up about his mother rsquo 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 See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 11, 2025
[Mother's Day Special] The Story of a Mother Who Destroys the Perfect Mom Myth
On this episode of Our American Stories popular social media influencer and Mother Tiffany Jenkins shares her secret to being a mom hellip Hint It rsquo s not what you post on social media Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 11, 2025
[Mother's Day Special] My Mother Had Me at 16: She's My Superhero
On this episode of Our American Stories for our Mother's Day Special Alan Brown a listener of Our American Stories shares a story about him and his strong-willed mother and how they both battled and survived poverty and an abusive marriage coming out the other side better and closer than ever Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 11, 2025
[Mother's Day Special] 'Curls' by Winter Prosapio 
On this episode of Our American Stories for our Mother's Day Special Our nbsp American nbsp Stories regular nbsp contributor nbsp writer nbsp and nbsp Mother nbsp Winter nbsp Prosapio nbsp shares nbsp a nbsp touching nbsp story nbsp about nbsp a nbsp mundane nbsp often-repeated nbsp event nbsp washing nbsp her nbsp daughter's nbsp curly nbsp hair Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
The Charlie Kirk Show
Charlie Kirk
May 10, 2025
THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 83 — The Doll Debate? Black Women Statues?
Charlie Jack Andrew and Blake debate the week's biggest non-pope questions including -Do Americans buy too much mass-produced crap -Why do libs keep putting up giant statues of unnamed black women all around the world Watch ad-free on members charliekirk com Get new merch at charliekirkstore com Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 09, 2025
The Story of America's Most Legendary Storm Chaser: Tim Samaras
On this episode of Our American Stories at the turn of the st century tornadoes were still one of nature rsquo s greatest mysteries mdash ripping through the American heartland more than a thousand times a year with scientists no closer to understanding their inner workings Most had given up trying mdash until Tim Samaras came along Brantley Hargrove author of The Man Who Caught the Storm shares the story of the storm chaser who risked everything to unlock the secrets of the skies Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 09, 2025
How an Iowa Waitress Became an Officer's Wife in Texas
On this episode of Our American Stories Joy Neal Kidney a regular contributor to Our American Stories from Des Moines Iowa shares her mother rsquo s story of how she became an officer rsquo s wife in the middle of World War II Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 09, 2025
How a Capitalist and Some Communists Gave Us the Worst Car Ever Made: The Yugo
On this episode of Our American Stories six months after its introduction in the Yugo was a punchline within a year it had become a staple of late-night comedy By NPR rsquo s Car Talk nbsp declared it ldquo the worst car of the millennium rdquo For most Americans that rsquo s where the story ends Jason Vuic author of nbsp The Yugo The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History tells the rest nbsp Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 08, 2025
How One Black Woman Helped Redeem "The Most Dangerous Racist in America": The Story of George Wallace and Shirley Chisholm
On this episode of Our American Stories a tragic event brought a racist George Wallace and a radical Shirley Chisholm together forging an unlikely alliance Special thanks to the Jack Miller Center for bringing this story to our attention Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 08, 2025
Burrito Restaurant Owner Offers Job to Burglar
On this episode of Our American Stories after Diablo's Southwest Grill in Georgia was broken into owner Carl Wallace took an unexpected approach mdash posting a job offer to the perpetrator on Facebook instead of pressing charges Here's Carl with his story of why Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 08, 2025
The 11'8" "Can Opener" Bridge
On this episode of Our American Stories in Durham North Carolina there rsquo s a bridge that trucks just can rsquo t stop hitting mdash ldquo The Can Opener rdquo Jesse Edwards shares the story behind the internet rsquo s most famous overpass Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 08, 2025
Two-Time Oscar Nominee Volunteers for WWII at 37: The Story of Robert Montgomery
On this episode of Our American Stories Robert Montgomery was a two-time Oscar nominee and one of the first major Hollywood stars to volunteer for service in World War II Later he became a trusted television advisor to Dwight D Eisenhower during his presidential campaign mdash and went on to serve in the White House becoming the first showbiz professional to hold an official role there Historian Roger McGrath brings us this remarkable story of patriotism and Hollywood's role in wartime America Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 08, 2025
Did Abraham Lincoln Believe in God? 
On this episode of Our American Stories did Lincoln believe in God Yes mdash but his faith walk was more complicated and messier than you probably know Here to tell the story of Lincoln's faith is Richard Carwardine a Lincoln Prize-winning historian and Emeritus Rhodes Professor of American History at Oxford University in England We'd like to thank the Bill of Rights Institute for allowing us to use this audio originally a part of their Scholar Talks nbsp series on YouTube nbsp Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 07, 2025
The Redemption of a Man Who Went from Serving Life to Living Life in Its Fullest
On this episode of Our American Stories Jeromy Clark had a rough upbringing losing his father and suffering abuse at the hands of authority figures After believing he would spend the rest of his life in prison Jeromy was set free by grace and the support of many people Today he is a living picture of redemption Here's Jeromy to share his powerful story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 07, 2025
The Importance of Balance in Motorcycle Riding... and Life
On this episode of Our American Stories Brent Timmons an nbsp Our American Stories nbsp listener 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 [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 07, 2025
The Messy and Complicated Story of Thomas Jefferson and Slavery
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 Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 07, 2025
The Tour Company That Takes You to Tornadoes
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 nbsp Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 07, 2025
The Story of the Quiet Cowboy
On this episode of Our American Stories J D Wininger owner of the Cross-Dubya Ranch in Northeast Texas and a listener of nbsp Our 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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 06, 2025
Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions with Dr. Brian Fikkert
Are our efforts to help the poor always helpful or could they sometimes do more harm than good Today we ll explore how short-term missions can genuinely reflect the heart of Christ and bring lasting change without unintentionally hurting the very people we aim to serve Dr Brian Fikkert joins us for that conversation Dr Brian Fikkert is a Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain Georgia He is also the co-author of the book Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions What Is [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 06, 2025
The Story of the Woman Who Saved the Lewis and Clark Expedition: Sacagawea
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 mdash 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 [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 06, 2025
Dred Scott in Spikes: The Story of Curt Flood
On this episode of Our American Stories for decades Major League Baseball rsquo 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 rsquo s stand reshaped the business of sports and helped usher in modern free agency Columnist George Will tells the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 06, 2025
The Story of the Only Museum Dedicated to Bad Art
On this episode of Our American Stories most museums showcase the finer things in history culture and the arts mdash but not the aptly named Museum of Bad Art MOBA in Boston Massachusetts where you rsquo 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 rsquo s curator shares the tale of how it all came to be nbsp Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 06, 2025
The “LA Speed Check”: A Story from a Pilot of the Fastest Plane in the World
On this episode of Our American Stories the late Major Brian Shul shares his legendary ldquo LA Speed Check rdquo story mdash an absurd and unforgettable moment from the cockpit of the fastest plane in the world the SR- Blackbird Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 06, 2025
My Hitch in Hell: A Soldier Recounts the Bataan Death March in WWII
On this episode of Our American Stories after the fall of the Philippines in World War II more than American and Filipino soldiers were captured by Japanese forces and forced to endure the brutal Bataan Death March Over 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 rsquo s darkest chapters and his miraculous survival against all odds A special thanks to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans for providing this archival audio Support the show https [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 05, 2025
Samuel Colt and the Birth of the Revolver
On this episode of Our American Stories Phil Anschutz writes in Out Where the West Begins ldquo Samuel Colt rsquo s life was the American story written in capital letters rdquo Here to tell that story is Ashley Hlebinsky mdash former co-host of Discovery Channel rsquo 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 [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 05, 2025
Pepsi Had the 6th-Largest Navy in the World?
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 [... more]
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