On this episode of Our American Stories Dr John Marszalek and Eddie Rangel of the Grant Presidential Library tell the story about how Grant went from selling firewood on a street corner to leading the US Army to victory in the Civil War Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories John Ford was Hollywood's greatest director Rio Grande and The Searchers for example As WWII began the -year-old Ford was at the top of his game when he quit Hollywood and joined the U S Navy Roger McGrath is here to tell the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Marilyn Jensen tells the harrowing story of when her father went on a supply run amidst a German bombing Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the Civil War was over the city of Washington was in celebration and President Lincoln's life was about to take a happy and hopeful turn His short happy life was thwarted by John Wilkes Booth Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when one thinks of basketball one might think of Kobe Bryant or LeBron James and when one thinks of football one might think of Tom Brady or Jerry Rice when one thinks of NASCAR though only one name stands above the rest Dale Earnhardt Here's Jay Busbee author of Earnhardt Nation with the story of The Intimidator Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories much of what's known about legendary NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been kept between the goal posts So Greg Hengler sat down with Brett in his Hattiesburg Mississippi home for this part of our -part series Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Mike Leven was President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp One of the great hoteliers of all time a legend in his business He is also what you would call a wise man Here's Mike with a story about how he learned to put his customers in charge Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Julie Tynmann's here with her story about the greatest show on turf Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories part of our -part series we hear Favre get very personal about his miraculous Monday Night Football game immediately following his father's passing Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories John Rich has climbed to the top of music charts during his recent career But like so many of our lives he didn't get there without ups and downs Here's John himself sharing his remarkable story and the impact his father had on his life Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories while in modern times we often view prohibition as a failure and even a misstep by fanatics it's far more complex than that Travis Spangenburg Creative and Production Manager for the American Prohibition Museum in Savannah GA tells the story of this complex time in America's past Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories here to tell another 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 Dr Bill McClay author of Land of Hope reads Washington's Farewell Address given in the middle of our first public political divisions Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories a visitor to this museum today would never guess that it began with a single closet of donated records - truly growing from the ground floor Longtime archivist Sandy Berman and Founding Executive Director Jane Leevi tell the story of their museum 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 retired U S Army Sergeant First Class Michael Schlitz enlisted in March and served in several positions including Rifleman and Platoon Sergeant While in Baghdad Iraq on February Mike and his crew were on a road-clearing mission when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device IED Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Tom Dundon Carolina Hurricanes Owner on buying the team and having like Justin to help shape what the Canes are now Tom actually admits he would NOT have signed Justin Williams if he were the owner back then and now owns he was wrong Why does Tom think these two guys meshed so well What were some of the turning points What are the plans for his most recent purchase of Backyard Bistro on PNC [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories for Art Burton the story of Bass Reeves seemed almost too good to be true After all how could somebody who history essentially forgot have such a strong lore Art decided to dive in headfirst determined to shed some light on the man who was the first black deputy US marshal west of the Mississippi River Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Wesley Hottit tells the story of Ash Patel's nearly six year legal battle stemming from the Texas Board of Cosmetology requiring his eyebrow threaders to go back to school to learn other people's jobs Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Michael Felder CFB Analyst on who he believes will come out with a win tonight and what we might anticipate seeing Is this the best offense for THIS team we rsquo ve ever seen Michael feels passionately about it How about the defense for THIS team What should Michigan rsquo s plan be for this game Since Michael played football in college how are players potentially looking at this game [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Louise Borden is the author of The Journey That Saved Curious George The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H A Rey Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Jim Daopoulos is very familiar with being on the football field and refereeing NFL games for years so what rsquo s his opinion on what happened during the Lions and Cowboys at the end What happened at the end of the Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys game where a player tried to make himself eligible but apparently didn rsquo t What SHOULD have the player done Is this on the Lions or the refs when it comes to who dropped the ball What should've been done differently nbsp [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories former Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton rocked the world of professional cycling and exposed the doping culture surrounding the sport and its most iconic rider Lance Armstrong As one of the world's top-ranked cyclists and a member of Lance Armstrong's inner circle Hamilton has quite an amazing story and is here to share it with us Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Chip Patterson CBS Sports on the upcoming college football Championship game and the recent firing of this UNC football coach What kind of connection does Washington have in the locker room as they gear up for the Championship game How does Chip see this game with Michigan vs Washington playing out What are the likely scenarios and why nbsp Gene Chizik and the program are parting ways after two years back in Chapel Hill Does Chip think this is a good move for UNC football and who might be a good replacement [... more]

Erik Kramer ldquo The Ultimate Comeback Surviving a Suicide Attempt Conquering Depression and Living with a Purpose What put him in a place to go through what he rsquo s been through and then inspire him to write this book How would Erik have approached things differently looking back at his experiences What might be the differences and similarities for people who are athletes and non-athletes but may be having the same feelings How long had Erik been dealing with depression What pushed him to almost making an irrevocable decision [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the Brooklyn Bridge with its unprecedented length and two stately towers was dubbed the eighth wonder of the world The connection it provided between the massive population centers of Brooklyn and Manhattan changed the course of New York City forever Here's the History Guy with the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Tripp Tracy Carolina Hurricanes PxP on the Carolina Hurricanes having difficulty closing out games to get the win and points What are their challenges and what is their biggest picture challenge What do the Canes need to do to get out of their rut What did Tripp like about the power play goal Adam didn rsquo t understand the thought process to THIS adjustment so can Tripp breakdown what went behind it during the Canucks game What rsquo s the biggest thing Tripp would point out about the Canes and their lack of confidence right now What does Tripp point [... more]

Trey Wingo former ESPN on the best teams the worst teams and the college football playoff rankings Will this be the first year the team who wins the Super Bowl may NOT have their QB winning MVP What does Trey make of the Kansas City Chiefs How does Trey feel about the college football playoff rankings and leaving FSU out especially because of the reasons they stated Does Trey believe in the Dallas Cowboys and or the Philadelphia Eagles What rsquo s the problem with David Tepper in Trey rsquo s opinion [... more]

Rod Brind rsquo Amour Carolina Hurricanes head coach on their matchup between the Winnipeg Jets tonight and adjustments to the lines What does it always seem like it comes down to with the Canes in Rod rsquo s opinion What rsquo s his thoughts on coming back in What does Rod believe is a little overrated What is still a little baffling to Rod about THIS call from a recent game [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Thomas Bennett was a master salesman and businessman who helped along with John Moses Browning create the iconic American firearms brand Winchester Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Austin da Luz former pro soccer player on Sergino Dest rsquo s actions and how something like that impacts a match by getting a red card What happened with Sergino Dest How does Austin think his teammates addressed this in the locker room Would Austin hold Dest out of the final from his actions [... more]

Wes Durham ACC Network and ESPN joined Adam to discuss the exciting matchup between North Carolina and NC State this Saturday night in Raleigh The game is expected to be close with both teams coming into the matchup with identical - records The Tar Heels leader is quarterback Drake Maye who has worked his match all season The Wolfpack rsquo s leader is Brennan Armstong who wants to finish his comeback this season strong [... more]

Dave Harding Duke Football Radio Analyst on the Duke vs Notre Dame game in Durham with GameDay joining Did Dave see Duke being as successful as they have been so far this season or is he somewhat surprised at their - record Adam believes the game against Clemson should rsquo ve opened up everyone rsquo s eyes at who Duke is Who are the guys in Dave rsquo s opinion that makes Duke rsquo s defense THIS good What rsquo s been the secret sauce for Duke Notre Dame will be a different kind of challenge than what Duke may [... more]

Micheal Felder a college football analyst joined Adam to recap week two of the college football season They discussed whether Alabama and Clemson deserve to be discussed in the same matter due to something missing on their rosters They also discussed if there's anything North Carolina can do at this point in regard to Tez Walker and more [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories here to tell another Hollywood Goes to War story is Roger McGrath McGrath is the author of Gunfighters Highwaymen and Vigilantes Violence on the Frontier A U S Marine and former history professor at UCLA Dr McGrath has appeared on numerous History Channel documentaries and is a regular contributor for us here at Our American Stories Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]