On this episode of Our American Stories Sidney Poitier arrived in New York as a teenager with almost nothing He sometimes slept on rooftops and in pay toilets worked as a dishwasher and could barely read When he auditioned for the American Negro Theater he was thrown out and told to go find work washing dishes Instead Poitier taught himself to read changed the way he spoke by imitating voices on the radio and learned how to act Within a decade he was one of Hollywood's biggest stars Aram Goudsouzian University of Memphis history professor and author of Sidney Poitier [... more]

The story of the toilet's evolution from ancient civilizations to modern times, highlighting key innovations and their impact on public health and urban development. [... more]

Rich Eisen discusses the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Devin Hester's incredible return in Super Bowl 41, and the latest NFL news. Chris Redd joins the show to talk about his new Netflix show Resurrected Rides and his experience on Saturday Night Live. [... more]