On this episode of Our American Stories by the late s something was happening at Malibu Surfboards were getting lighter and faster the waves were crowded with a new generation of riders and a loose fraternity of beach bums craftsmen competitors and characters was beginning to create a culture that would soon spread far beyond the California coast Our regular contributor Roger McGrath returns with the story of surfing's golden age He remembers characters like Terry Tube Steak Tracy the Malibu surfer who helped inspire Gidget along with Phil Edwards Mickey Dora Marge Calhoun and others who gave the sport [... more]

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the Omani co-pilot stabbed the Emirati pilot and attempted to hijack and crash the plane The media runs cover for the attack by merely calling it an altercation and a fight Dana addresses the Cornell r pe case being reopened amid a new lawsuit being filed Dana asks why now and reacts to The View DEFENDING the fraternity brothers Dana explains why she doesn't believe the lawsuit pushed by the Cornell accuser A new ridiculous law intends to amend the federal G n Control [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when Roger McGrath first paddled out at Malibu as a boy in the s surfing was still a small fraternity with only a few decades of history in California The boards were heavy the crowds were thin and many of the men riding those waves were quietly reinventing the sport Roger grew up among them and decades later he shares the story of the surfers who built the culture he fell in love with It begins with George Freeth who brought stand-up surfing to California and Tom Blake who made the massive wooden [... more]

A young man's journey to discover his faith and identity, exploring Judaism, Buddhism, and Christianity, and his experiences in a fraternity at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, under the influence of Bob Eckhart. [... more]

A former fraternity brother shares stories of lifelong friendships forged during his time at West Virginia University, including the impact of a friend's terminal illness and a memorable conversation on his deathbed. [... more]

Eric Motley shares a pivotal story from his college days at Samford University, where he faced racism and prejudice while pledging a fraternity. A group of students, including his future friends, stood up for him, challenging the fraternity's members to do what's right and ultimately voting him in. This remarkable story of heroism and courage has a profound impact on Eric's life and serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up against injustice. [... more]

Ken Kendrick shares stories of his college friendships and the impact they had on his life, including the story of his fraternity brother Al Cauley, who underwent a historic triple organ transplant and lived 10 more years. [... more]

Ken Kendrick shares stories of his college friendships and the impact they had on his life, including the loss of two fraternity brothers, Al Cauley and Tom Longmire, who both died of serious illnesses, and the lessons he learned from their final conversations. [... more]

Mark Metcalf recounts his life story, from his childhood to his experiences as a hippie trying to avoid the draft, to his successful acting career in films like Animal House and his iconic roles in TV shows such as Seinfeld and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. [... more]

Eric Motley shares a pivotal story from his time at Samford University, where he faced racism and prejudice while pledging a fraternity. Despite the opposition, a group of students stood up for what was right and challenged the moral complacency of their peers. [... more]

A story of freedom and perseverance as Danielle Michelson, a small food producer, fights for her right to sell homemade food under the North Dakota Cottage Food Law. Meanwhile, the History Guy recounts the 1946 Battle of Alcatraz, a daring escape attempt by six prisoners that ended in a violent standoff. [... more]

Pastor Kyle Mercer discusses the role of the Church in a chaotic year, the importance of voting one's faith, and the need for churches to be a source of comfort and guidance in uncertain times. [... more]