Born Robert Leroy Parker, Butch Cassidy brought organization to a world of unorganized crime, becoming a legendary Western outlaw. He formed the Wild Bunch, a group of outlaws who robbed trains and banks, but his life of crime eventually caught up with him. As the West became more civilized, Butch's crimes became harder to pull off, and he was eventually forced to flee to South America, where he met his end in a shootout with Bolivian soldiers. [... more]

The rejection of Jesus Christ is a recurring theme throughout history, from ancient times to the present day, as people prefer to idolize secular leaders and ideologies over the Lord and his teachings. [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories more than years after his death Jesse James remains one of the most famous and misunderstood figures in American history Was he a Robin Hood style folk hero or a ruthless criminal shaped by war and revenge Historian Roger McGrath traces Jesse James's life from his childhood in Civil War era Missouri through his years as a Confederate guerrilla bank and train robber and national celebrity Set against Bleeding Kansas Reconstruction and the lingering hatreds of the Civil War this story explains how violence propaganda and politics helped turn an outlaw into a [... more]

A Florida woman had to amputate two toes due to alleged spider bites, leading her to sue her apartment manager. Meanwhile, a Florida man was jailed for trying to claim a stolen lottery ticket, and another was sentenced for a bank robbery. A woman was arrested for spending over $400,000 after being accidentally overpaid by her employer. The host discusses various topics, including the media, identity theft, and cybersecurity, and criticizes the Supreme Court's handling of a transgender sports team case. [... more]

The North Hollywood shootout was a notorious bank robbery that occurred on February 28th, 1997, where two armed bank robbers engaged in a shootout with the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident was a turning point in police history, highlighting the need for more firepower to combat escalating criminal firepower. The robbers, Larry Phillips Jr. and Emil Mataserano, received training from the movie Heat, which mimicked the tactics employed in the shootout. The LAPD ultimately issued M16s to its officers to level the playing field, marking a significant change in police equipment. [... more]

Charles Bowles, aka Black Bart, was a notorious stagecoach robber in the American West, known for his poetry and gentlemanly behavior. He robbed 29 stagecoaches, amassing a fortune, but was eventually caught and sentenced to seven years in San Quentin prison. After his release, he disappeared, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most fascinating figures in American history. [... more]

Florida Man stories continue to amaze, including a man who attempted to drop a phone via drone to a sandstone prison inmate. Meanwhile, identity thieves have lists too, and protecting your identity is crucial this holiday season. A humanoid robot housekeeper has been unveiled, but its reliance on human control raises concerns. J.K. Rowling's comments on trans people have sparked controversy, and a bank robber in Ohio stole $400 and $1 bills, only to ask the police if he could keep the money for his jail commissary. The U.S. Space Force is preparing to jam Chinese satellites via remote control, but should this be announced in the press? [... more]

In 1927, the leader of the House of David, a religious colony in Benton Harbor, Michigan, died after contracting tuberculosis. The colony preserved his body in a hermetically sealed glass coffin, inspired by the Soviet Union's treatment of Vladimir Lenin. However, the coffin became a target for thieves, who broke in and stole valuable items, including a 22-karat diamond ring and a giant medallion. The story of the robbery and the cult leader's eccentricities is a fascinating and bizarre tale. [... more]

J.P. Morgan, one of the most maligned robber barons, is credited with saving the U.S. national economy on two separate occasions. His business sense and vision brought order to chaos, and he was called on by American presidents to save the nation's economy. Morgan's life and contributions to the building of modern America are explored in this story. [... more]

Michael Parsons' contract dispute with the Dallas Cowboys continues, while Tyreek Hill's relationship with the Miami Dolphins is put to the test. Rob Manfred addresses the confrontation with Bryce Harper, and Gilbert Arenas faces federal charges related to an illegal gambling business. [... more]

Crime is on the rise in sports, with Gilbert Arenas arrested for operating an illegal gambling business and Shohei Otani dealing with cramping and injuries. The trade deadline is approaching, and teams are making moves to strengthen their rosters. Meanwhile, baseball players are facing unique challenges, including the heat and specialization in the sport. [... more]

African American outlaw Cherokee Bill terrorized the Indian Territory with his gang, committing brazen robberies and killings. His life of crime was marked by a series of shootouts with lawmen, including a final confrontation that ended in his capture and execution. Despite his notoriety, Cherokee Bill's story remains largely untold, with many considering him the most feared outlaw in the history of the Indian Territory. [... more]

John D. Rockefeller's life story is one of entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and biblical principles. He was the first billionaire in U.S. history, but his wealth was not the focus of his life. Instead, he prioritized his faith, family, and career, using his wealth to make a positive impact on the world. Rockefeller's business model was built on paying his employees well, treating them with respect, and giving them opportunities for advancement. He also gave away over half a billion dollars during his lifetime, focusing on health, education, and economic development. His legacy continues to inspire and educate people today. [... more]

The story of Butch Cassidy, a notorious outlaw, and his gang, the Wild Bunch, as they rob trains and evade the law in the American West. Butch's life of crime takes him from the rugged frontier to the lawless streets of South America, where he meets his demise in a final, tragic confrontation. [... more]

Jesse James remains one of the most iconic and romanticized figures in American history, known for his bank robberies and guerrilla warfare during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Born in Missouri in 1847, James was raised in a family that supported the Confederacy and was influenced by his mother's strong southern views. He joined his brother Frank in the Confederate guerrilla band led by William Quantrell and later formed his own gang, robbing banks and trains across the country. James's exploits were often romanticized in the press, and he became a folk hero for many southerners. However, his life was marked by violence and tragedy, including the death of his half-brother and the eventual betrayal by one of his own gang members, Bob Ford, who shot him in the back of the head in 1882. [... more]

Charles Bowles, a former Union soldier and gold prospector, reinvented himself as the notorious stagecoach robber Black Bart, robbing 29 Wells Fargo stagecoaches and leaving behind a trail of poetry and mystery. His life of crime was marked by clever disguises, daring heists, and a penchant for taunting his pursuers, but ultimately, it was a laundry mark on a handkerchief that led to his capture and imprisonment. [... more]

In 1927, the House of David, a religious colony in Benton Harbor, Michigan, preserved their leader Benjamin Purnell's body in a glass coffin, inspired by Soviet embalming techniques. Years later, a group of kids broke into the Diamond House, stealing valuable items, including a 22-karat diamond ring and a giant medallion, which they sold for a fraction of their worth. The story of this strange cult and its leader's attempt to achieve eternal life is a fascinating tale of local legend and robbery. [... more]

The infamous North Hollywood shootout occurred on February 28, 1997, when two armed bank robbers, Larry Phillips Jr. and Emile Mataserano, engaged in a 17-minute shootout with the Los Angeles Police Department. The robbers, who had received training from the movie Heat, were ultimately killed, but not before they had fired over 2,000 rounds of ammunition. The shootout marked a turning point in LAPD history and led to the issuance of M16s to police officers to level the playing field against increasingly armed criminals. [... more]

In 1927, the leader of the House of David, a religious colony in Benton Harbor, Michigan, died and was preserved in a glass coffin. Years later, a group of kids broke into the colony's mansion, stealing valuable items and even removing a 22-karat diamond ring from the leader's finger. The story of this local legend is one of intrigue and deception. [... more]

Florida Man's antics continue to baffle, with a recent bank robbery suspect wearing a wig and face mask. Meanwhile, social media's impact on identity and climate change's effects on fashion are discussed, with the irony of North Korea blurring out jeans on a gardening show highlighting the complex history of denim as a symbol of freedom. [... more]