Doug and Mary Ketchum's quest to own their own liquor store in Memphis, Tennessee, was a horror story that took them all the way to the Supreme Court. They faced a state law that required a 10-year residency to get a liquor license, but the Constitution says everyone should be able to work and have gainful employment without restrictions. The couple's story highlights the importance of rule of law and property rights, and how the Institute for Justice fights for the rights of property owners who can't afford to litigate against bigger interests. [... more]

A statewide burn ban is in effect in North Carolina due to drought severity and forecast fire weather, with six major wildfires burning across the state. Meanwhile, recovery efforts continue in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, with some areas seeing progress and others still facing significant challenges. North Carolina's Republican congressional delegation is urging the Department of Homeland Security to clear administrative bottlenecks that have delayed FEMA aid for Hurricane Helene. Additionally, a state audit has found delivery gaps in the ABC system, which generates over $1.4 billion in revenue annually, despite meeting cost accuracy and safety performance indicators. The audit recommends improvements to the system, including developing contingency plans and establishing improved fleet maintenance schedules. [... more]

Republican Matt Van Epps wins the Special Election Tennessee defeating Aftyn Behn Democrats supremely overperformed in a deep red district Dana explains why the proposal of Trump Accounts a federally-subsidized investment fund for new babies is a taxpayer-funded Socialist welfare program H D A raccoon gets DRUNK at an ABC liquor store in Ashland Virginia and passes out in the bathroom The Treasury is investigating whether Minnesota welfare money went to Somali terror group al Shabaab Actor Ben Stiller ATTACKS Trump over saying that Somalis who are destroying Minnesota's welfare system garbage Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks in Somali at [... more]

A couple's fight to own their own liquor store in Memphis, Tennessee, takes them to the Supreme Court, where they win a landmark case that affects the rights of small business owners and property owners nationwide. [... more]

Rebecca Cubby Hall, a trailblazing woman from Neosho, shares her life story, from her rural upbringing to her time in the Women's Army Corps and her career as a teacher and garbage woman. [... more]

Doug and Mary Ketchum's quest to own their own business in Memphis, Tennessee, was a horror story that took them all the way to the Supreme Court. They fought against a residency requirement that effectively prevented them from getting a liquor license, a case that had significant implications for property rights and the rule of law in the United States. [... more]

Rebecca Cubby Hall, a trailblazing woman from rural Missouri, shares her remarkable life story, from growing up without electricity to serving in the Army, becoming a teacher, and eventually becoming mayor of Neosho. Her experiences offer a glimpse into a bygone era and the challenges faced by women in the past. [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when Tennessee officials told Doug and Mary Ketchum they couldn't run their liquor store in Memphis they took it to the Supreme Court and won Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The Kennedy family's humble roots in America began with Irish tenant farmers, Patrick and Bridget Kennedy, who fled the potato famine in Ireland and settled in Boston. They faced numerous challenges, including poverty, disease, and laws that prohibited them from burying their dead in Boston. Despite these obstacles, Bridget Kennedy persevered, learning from the American middle class and eventually opening her own grocery store and becoming a community leader. Her son, P.J. Kennedy, followed in her footsteps, becoming a successful politician and entrepreneur in Boston's Irish community. [... more]

The navel is a symbol of spiritual birth, representing the center of nourishment and connection to the divine. The word 'blessed' has its root in the concept of the navel, signifying being centered in the father and receiving all that is needed. This understanding is deeply connected to faith and the idea of being a reflection of God's love and provision. [... more]

Rebecca Cubby Hall shares her story of growing up in rural America, joining the Army, becoming a teacher, and eventually becoming mayor of Neosho. Meanwhile, Lowell Lytle recounts his experience of being one of the privileged few to see the Titanic firsthand and playing the part of Captain Smith at Titanic events. [... more]

The Christian's duty to God versus government is a pressing issue, especially during times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Christians must weigh their obedience to God's commands against government mandates, considering principles like sovereign appointment, accountability, and spheres of authority. The Bible teaches that government exists to uphold the good and protect the righteous, but when it fails to do so, Christians must consider disobeying unjust laws and exercising their individual liberties. [... more]

A local church in Northern Virginia is suing Prince William County over alleged church discrimination, citing the Religious Land Use Protection Act and First Amendment rights. Meanwhile, the Wuhan lab leak theory gains traction, and the Biden administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and border crisis is under scrutiny. Additionally, election law and the Voting Rights Act are being challenged in Georgia, and the Chinese Communist Party's accountability is being questioned. [... more]

A church in Northern Virginia is being forced to obtain a liquor license to operate, sparking a debate over government overreach and the protection of church rights under the First Amendment. The American Center for Law and Justice is taking the case to federal court, arguing that the county's demands are a clear violation of the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause. [... more]