On this episode of Our American Stories the media came and left with the wind after Joplin was struck by an EF- tornado Our American Stories came back years later to tell their story of recovery with people who were there on the ground the whole time Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Andrew Thompson the author of Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases shares another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini-mysteries of the English language Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories from a father who called him to hard-fought greatness to the most brutal Alabama scrimmages and a career of out-working his competitors John Hannah pushed his limits often and pushed hard Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories from the time he was a boy Merian C Cooper wanted to be an adventurer a wish that propelled him into journalism the National Guard military aviation two world wars Amid these he became a movie producer and writer working on some cinematic classics including King Kong in He even played one of the pilots in the film Here again to tell this Hollywood Goes to War story is Roger McGrath Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Abercrombie and Fitch clothing apparel stores conquered malls in the late ' s and early ' s with gorgeous models pulsing dance beats and a fierce scent What most people don't know is that the company was founded in in New York City as an outfitter for elite outdoorsmen Here to tell the whole story is Ashley Hlebinsky Ashley is the former co-host of Discovery Channel's Master of Arms the former curator in charge of the Cody Firearms Museum and the co-Founder of the University of Wyoming College of Law's Firearms Research Center [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories today Becky Shaffer helps women aging out of the foster care system with her organization called Saving Grace but her mission isn't just one based on selflessness it's one based on harrowing personal experience Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in a -year span a family dealt with its sins twice In the end it's a story of forgiveness Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Tiffany Jenkins tells the story of how she turned motherhood on its head Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Dedra and Brad Birzer tell the story of the Louisiana Purchase Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Vietnam Veteran and best-selling author Karl Marlantes shares his story of war memory and loss Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]