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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 04, 2026

From Nation to State: Why Texas Joined the Union

On this episode of Our American Stories after winning its independence from Mexico in Texas faced a new challenge surviving as its own country The young republic struggled with debt threats from Mexico conflicts on the frontier and political divisions over whether its future lay as an independent nation or as part of the United States Meanwhile the question of annexing Texas became tangled in the national debate over slavery and America's growing belief in Manifest Destiny Texas State Historian Monte Monroe tells the story of the Republic of Texas from the presidencies of Sam Houston and Mirabeau B Lamar [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 04, 2026

The Green Bay Packers: The NFL Team That Shouldn't Exist

On this episode of Our American Stories Green Bay Wisconsin has a population of just over people It is smaller than many cities with minor-league baseball teams yet somehow it is home to one of the most famous and valuable franchises in professional sports Almost every other small industrial town that helped build the early NFL eventually lost its team So how did the Green Bay Packers survive and turn the city into Titletown USA This is the remarkable story of how community ownership championship football a new stadium the rise of Vince Lombardi and a strategic battle over nearby [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 04, 2026

How a Small-Town Speaker Held the Line During Watergate

On this episode of Our American Stories Carl Albert stood just feet inches tall but during one of America's biggest political scandals he carried more than his share of the weight As the Watergate scandal unraveled the Nixon presidency the Speaker of the House known as the Little Giant from Little Dixie became an anchor of stability He put country over party and helped steer Congress through one of the most chaotic chapters in modern political history Jeff Bloodworth professor of American history at Gannon University and a Jack Miller Center Fellow shares the story Support the show https www [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 04, 2026

Simon Estes: The Jackie Robinson of Opera

On this episode of Our American Stories Simon Estes grew up poor in the coal-mining town of Centerville Iowa in a tiny house without running water or electricity His father the son of former slaves couldn't read and segregation shaped Simon's childhood But inside his family's church there was music faith in God and a remarkable voice that would take him far beyond anything he could have possibly imagined Simon Estes himself shares the story of how encountering opera for the first time changed the course of his life and took him from small-town Iowa to Juilliard then across the [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

September 03, 2026

Hour 3: AFC North Predictions, Actor Mark Wahlberg talks ‘By Any Means’ and plays Celebrity True or False, Actor Mark Wahlberg plays the Patriots Win-Loss Game

Rich Eisen and the guys reveal their predictions for how the AFC North will finish this season among the Cincinnati Bengals Baltimore Ravens Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers Mark Wahlberg joins Rich in-studio to promote his new 'By Any Means' movie based on the true story of a mob hit man who helped investigate the murders of civil rights activists in Mississippi in the s reveals that he's developing two biopics that could see him portraying -time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick and former MLB lightning rod Pete Rose weighs in on the outlook for his beloved New England Patriots [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 03, 2026

Sergeant Alvin York: The Faithful Pacifist Who Became a World War I Hero

On this episode of Our American Stories Sergeant Alvin York the reluctant World War I infantryman who became one of America's most decorated soldiers has stood as a symbol of courage and sacrifice for over a century Born in the mountains of Tennessee Sgt York's early life was shaped by deep religious convictions that initially made him a conscientious objector But on the battlefield Alvin C York single-handedly captured German soldiers killed others and earned the Medal of Honor along with nearly additional decorations His story inspired the classic Sergeant York movie and countless books Is Sergeant York a true [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 03, 2026

The Three Phone Calls She Made Before She Passed

On this episode of Our American Stories Leslie Leyland Fields flew from her home in Alaska to Indiana to spend two weeks beside her best friend Linda who was dying of stage IV ovarian cancer When it was finally time to leave Leslie believed they still had months together A week later she learned that Linda was nearing the end Then while Leslie was trying to make her way home a mechanical problem grounded her flight The delay gave the two friends something neither expected three final phone calls Leslie a regular contributor to Our American Stories and the author [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 03, 2026

The Man Who Made Wayne Gretzky

On this episode of Our American Stories when Walter Gretzky passed away at people didn't just remember him as the father of Wayne Gretzky They remembered the man who stood quietly behind the scenes for decades offering time stability and a kind of presence that never asked to be noticed The backyard rink he built in Brantford became the foundation of Wayne's earliest training but the influence ran deeper than the ice In this remembrance Wayne reflects on what he shared at his father's funeral and how that quiet support shaped his life both on the ice and far beyond [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 03, 2026

When a Tornado Took Family Photos, He Brought Them Back

On this episode of Our American Stories when the Joplin EF tornado struck on May entire neighborhoods disappeared in seconds But the storm took more than lives and homes It also swept away the irreplaceable pieces of the lives lived inside them Wedding portraits baby pictures and snapshots of loved ones were ripped from homes and scattered across the surrounding countryside for miles Thad Beeler's parents survived the storm and when he returned to their damaged home he noticed something that changed the course of his life their family photographs were still hanging on the walls while their neighbors no [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

September 02, 2026

Exclusive interview with "The Man" Becky Lynch

No-Contest Wrestling has finally hit episode and we knew a big name was necessary so we called on The Man Multi-time World Champion Becky Lynch joined O'Shea and T J to discuss her life and legendary career From her early days as a Goth Girl to following her older brother into wrestling class to becoming Becky Two Belts and Big Time Becks she shares many great stories about her journey to WWE Superstardom She also gives a nod to the Four Horsewomen and shares what happened on the night of the infamous punch that left her face a crimson mask [... more]

The Jim Rome Show

Jim Rome

September 02, 2026

Lane Kiffin Chaos, Cardinals Football

The Jim Rome Show HR - An excerpt from the forthcoming book on Lane Kiffin's time coaching in Tuscaloosa has produced some salacious stories Lane just welcomes the chaos Then Arizona Cardinals Safety Budda Baker joins the show Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 02, 2026

He Believed an Innocent Man Was in Prison. His Faith Wouldn't Let Him Walk Away

On this episode of Our American Stories Jim McCloskey grew up in church but by adulthood he wanted nothing to do with the faith of his childhood He pursued the life he thought he wanted serving in the Navy working in Japan and building a successful career in international business Yet by his thirties Jim felt that something was missing He returned to church and eventually walked away from the corporate world for Princeton Theological Seminary Then a seminary assignment took him inside Trenton State Prison where a man serving a life sentence for murder insisted he was innocent Jim [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 02, 2026

When Thomas Jefferson died on , he left behind more than a legacy. He also left a mountain of debt. His family eventually sold Monticello, and within years, Jefferson's famous home had fallen into disrepair. Then an unlikely preservationist st

On this episode of Our American Stories on August Cleveland Indians pitcher Ray Caldwell made his debut at League Park before a crowd of In the ninth inning with victory in sight lightning suddenly struck the field and Caldwell himself Fans thought he had been killed Instead moments later he stood up shook it off and finished the game It remains one of the most astonishing moments in Major League Baseball history Nick Ragone host of This Date in History shares the story of how Ray Caldwell survived a lightning strike and kept pitching Support the show https www ouramericanstories [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 02, 2026

The Forgotten Jewish Family Who Saved Thomas Jefferson's Home

On this episode of Our American Stories when Thomas Jefferson died on July he left behind more than a legacy He also left a mountain of debt His family eventually sold Monticello and within years Jefferson's famous home had fallen into disrepair Then an unlikely preservationist stepped in Marc Leepson author of Saving Monticello The Levy Family's Epic Quest to Rescue the House That Jefferson Built shares the remarkable story of Uriah Phillips Levy the first Jewish commodore in the U S Navy and his nephew Jefferson Monroe Levy Across two generations the Levy family spent decades and a fortune [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 02, 2026

A Job at a Big Bank...or Pilot of Air Force Two?

On this episode of Our American Stories on the morning of September Peter Braxton became the first military pilot in the air over the burning Twin Towers on what was his very first day on the job Not long after he flew multiple combat tours in the Middle East before eventually retiring from the Air Force In this story Peter shares what happened when he received a phone call shortly after retirement that began with an unexpected question Do you still have your uniform Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

September 01, 2026

The Faith and Value of Hard Work

As Labor Day approaches Truth Talk Live explores what hard work and diligence can teach us about life faith and following God Robby Dr Dwayne Carson and their guests share stories of hard work family perseverance and learning to find balance between labor and rest The conversation also looks at what Scripture teaches about working as unto the Lord building our faith through diligent study and using our workplaces as opportunities to be a light for Christ From farming and construction to rebuilding engines and studying the Bible discover how God can use our work to shape us strengthen our [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

September 01, 2026

Hour 2: Aaron Donald latest, Overreaction Monday on a Tuesday, ESPN Senior Writer Seth Wickersham, Four Downs: New England Patriots

Rich Eisen with his thoughts on Aaron Donald possibly not playing week against the San Francisco ers Overreaction Tuesday Rich Eisen weighs in on the Rams having multiple end-of-year award winners ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling UNC Head Bill Belichick doing fantasy draft in-person and that Shohei Ohtani should not be pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers ESPN Senior Writer Seth Wickersham joins Rich and discusses his new novel Be on That Hill Stories from the Summits of Sport the fiercest competitor he has come across how Patrick Mahomes is different from Tom Brady Sean McVay and the stresses of coaching [... more]

It's Time to Man Up!

Nikita Koloff

September 01, 2026

Q&A With Koloff- #290 Robbie Marsh

In this episode of Q A with Koloff Nikita Koloff welcomes former professional wrestler Robbie Marsh who shares stories from his -year career in the wrestling business including his memorable matches working with wrestling legends and the time he was accidentally set on fire in the ring But the conversation goes much deeper than wrestling Robbie opens up about his faith his transition from wrestling into ministry and how his experience performing in front of large crowds has helped him confidently share the Gospel Nikita and Robbie also discuss recognizing God's direction learning to be patient when doors don't seem [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 01, 2026

How Walt Whitman Found Humanity on Both Sides of the Civil War

On this episode of Our American Stories in December Walt Whitman set out for Virginia searching for his brother who had been wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg He found him alive with only a minor wound But outside a field hospital Whitman encountered something he would never forget a heap of amputated arms legs and other human remains For the poet who had once written that the human body was sacred the Civil War suddenly became horrifyingly real Whitman soon began spending his days in Washington's military hospitals bringing food and small gifts writing letters listening and comforting wounded [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 01, 2026

When John Ford Walked Away From Hollywood to Fight World War II

On this episode of Our American Stories John Ford was at the top of Hollywood The director of Stagecoach The Grapes of Wrath and How Green Was My Valley had money fame power and back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Director Then at forty-seven he walked away from Hollywood and went on active duty with the U S Navy For our Hollywood Goes to War series historian and Wild West expert Roger McGrath shares why Ford decided to take his cameras into the thick of World War II filming under fire at Midway parachuting behind enemy lines in Burma and going [... more]