On this episode of Our American Stories the Confederates didn't have the industrial might to build their own ships As a result cash crops proved king once again-at least for a little while before the Union blockade had its way with ships coming from overseas Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Canada is an independent nation and not part of the United States most likely because of smallpox Here to tell the story is the president of Ameriseach William Federer Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Smokin Ed Currie is an American chili pepper breeder who is the founder and president of the PuckerButt Pepper Company He is best known for breeding the hottest chili pepper in the world the Carolina Reaper and now Pepper X as recognized by Guinness World Records A former addict Ed is now a man with a strong faith Here's Ed sharing a story involving him and his wife Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in the s the Packers stadium had a kid's-only section for kids between the th and th grades During Jon Elfner's th grade year he not only saw every game he also fell in love 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 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 com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories after moving to a farm in Mississippi from Tampa FL Jake Keiser didn't know what to expect Thankfully her neighbors had her back Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories renowned historian David McCullough answers the question - about a most extraordinary group of men at a most extraordinary time in world history 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 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 com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories from toasters to waffle irons to coffee pots Richard Larrimore of Diamond Missouri has a penchant for all things small and electric He keeps all electrical appliances in a museum behind his Western store Here's his story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Do they believe Jim Harbaugh might come to the Carolina Panthers Would either of them support that hire How would these two sum up the past year with the Carolina Panthers Has either of their opinions changed about Bryce Young from the first time he was on the field to now How many of Carolina rsquo s assets would they move to pick up more draft capital [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Tom and Lillian Lyons married in They lived a long and loving life raising a family on the south side of Chicago Lillian was singing opera professionally when she and Tom met and it was her voice that first made Tom fall in love After Lillian's death an unexpected discovery would reunite Tom with Lillian's voice on Tom's th birthday for one last song Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Matt Brown Extra Points on the NCAA and the power adjustments making new impacts in college sports Why does Adam find this issue so interesting What does Adam believe SHOULD rsquo VE happened earlier but looks like it will be and does Matt agree with it Are we heading for something that really doesn rsquo t look anything like what college football looks like today Potentially a European model ldquo There are multiple ways this story could end hellip rdquo Could college sports be legally divorced form colleges soon [... more]

Luke DeCock New s amp Observer gets fired up talking about the goalie situation and what the Canes NEED to do What has he not heard or at least it rsquo s been so long he can rsquo t remember because it rsquo s been so long but NEEDS to happen Is there any goalie they can count on other than Freddie Why does Luke think Tom Dundon and or Don Waddell isn rsquo t making moves when it comes to the draft while the Carolina Hurricanes are hopefully still in playoff contention Moving on to a different note what [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Larry Reed tells the story of the Flushing Remonstrance an all-important document that helped inform the st Amendment Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Luke DeCock News amp Observer on the upcoming college football games to determine playoff standings and what rsquo s going on with the Carolina Hurricanes What are the potential outcomes for the ACC teams when it comes to the playoffs and who may or may not make it The Canes are - but they have set the bar to where that rsquo s unexpectable What rsquo s the biggest factor when it comes to the Canes playing THEIR style of game Where does Luke think they rsquo re slipping Even with their struggles Luke believes they rsquo ll be fine [... more]

Brian Murphy WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter on where NC is at in regards to legalizing gambling in the state What rsquo s the latest on passing the bill How are politics yet again impacting things Is there any idea on when the window for online gambling might open up [... more]