Our American Stories

On this episode of Our American Stories , Bran Sanpietro spent a decade-plus in government service... but what happens when all that comes to an end? Brett and Team RWB have an answer. Dr. Adam Carrington of Hillsdale College tells the story of the Alien and Sedition Acts and how they were one of America's most controversial laws ever passed.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/d...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Steve Trice , the founder of Jasco Products, speaks on serving his employees and a higher calling than money.  Julie Tynmann shares her story about the greatest show on turf. Tom Ryan brings us a chilling tale from the family funeral parlor. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes: 00:00 - I worked my way out of workaholism...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Richard Muniz  tells a story that one of his friends told him about a coffee incident that took place on the USS Enterprise. Matt Parker , a comedian and mathematician from Australia, tells the story of the time Michael Larson was shockingly good at the game show "Press Your Luck," and gives a look into why computers can’t be random. Buried beneath the St....

On this episode of Our American Stories , Duncan Scott tells us his story of pranking the New Mexico State Legislature. Just days before his death, on January 8, 1988, 40-year-old “Pistol” Pete Maravich spoke to guests who gathered near the poolside of Jimmie Walker’s house—an NBA All-Star. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes: 00:00 - A State Legislator's Pointy...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Eilene Lyon shares the story of observing two eagle families that couldn't be more diametrically opposed to one another. When Margie Siegal was a teenager, she had a boyfriend with a motorcycle. The boyfriend was forgettable—the motorcycle wasn’t. Since that time, she has written about motorcycle history and is the author of  Harley-Davidson: A History of...

On this episode of Our American Stories , historian,  Mike Chapman , tell us how prior to Abraham Lincoln being elected the 16th President of the United States, he used his skills as a wrestler to win approval from the masses. Donna Howard shares the story of how she created a business to be able to provide a supportive work environment for people who are neurodivergent. Dr. Jean Stuntz from West...

On this episode of Our American Stories , listener Richard Hood from Valencia, California, takes us back in time to the Battle of Fredericksburg and tells a story about compassion in the midst of America's deadliest war. Christina Long has always had a mind focused on education, dedication, and service. Thanks to partners like Koch Industries, she able to go above and beyond in the ways in which s...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Jeremy Swick of the College Football Hall of Fame recounts the remarkable story of the street dog, Sgt. Stubby, turned soldier turned mascot. Kyle McDonald, founder and CEO of  Argent Financial Group , shares how he founded this wealth management company, how it has grown, and why gaining  and keeping  clients’ trust is important to him. Support the show (...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Bob Huff was born just outside of Dayton, Ohio, in the blue-collar factory town of Moraine City. Bob’s early life was anything but easy… but that clearly didn’t stop Bob. Dr. Martin Couney carried a secret with him, but the results are unimpeachable and here to tell the story is Dawn Raffel , author of  The Strange Case of Dr. Couney: How a Mysterious Euro...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Charles Scott was working as a Police Officer in the Central Valley of California. Things were going well. But things took a turn when he was a part of an officer-involved shooting. Executive director of the Neon Museum, Aaron Berger , shares some of the history of Las Vegas and the iconic signage associated with it. Support the show (https://www.ourameric...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Andrew Roberts , author of  Churchill: Walking With Destiny , tells the story of Winston Churchill and how he is the only Englishman to be honored by having a United States Navy Ship named after him. As a 20-year-old soldier in Vietnam, Jon Hovde’s armored personnel carrier he was driving was hit an antitank mine. He made three promises to God if He let hi...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Dr. Mary Stockwell , author of  Interrupted Odyssey: Ulysses S. Grant and the American Indians ,  tells the story of how the lives of America's first Native American appointed to a cabinet-level position and our 18th President intertwined. The  History Guy  tells the story of the connection between the massive population centers of Brooklyn and Manhattan a...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Paul, a listener from Minneapolis, MN, share his story of. Francis “Frank” Scott Key was not someone you would have picked to write our national anthem… but he did and right after one of America’s great military victories. Marc Leepson , author of  What So Proudly We Hailed: Francis Scott Key, A Life , brings us the story of the man who wrote the National...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Richard Muniz  tells a story that one of his friends told him about a coffee incident that took place on the USS Enterprise. Genevieve Church , the third "Goat Lady of San Francisco", is executive director of City Grazing. Listen to her share about how this sustainable land management and fire prevention non-profit organization came to be. Kevin Stark of T...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Tom Hanks , former Kansas Senator Pat Robertson , and Robin Dole eulogize veteran, senator, and war hero- Bob Dole . Stephen Ross shares how Max Fisher impacted him in ways that his wealth never could. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes: 00:00 - Celebrating the Life of Bob Dole 35:00 - Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross Paying...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Richard Muniz   tells the story of his first time seeing a satellite during a trip into the mountains of New Mexico. Here is the amazing true story of  David Klein , an eccentric candy inventor from Los Angeles, who is the creator and founder of  Jelly Belly  jellybeans. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes: 00:00 - A Lig...

On this episode of Our American Stories , A mass shooting took place on November 7, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, California, at the Borderline Bar & Grill, a country-western bar frequented by college students. Thirteen people were killed. Tyler Spady was one of the roughly 250 patrons on that fateful night. The story of how Marc Barrios , a cuban refugee, would make his mark on the American Adverti...

On this episode of Our American Stories , It's hard to believe that a company who has hired over 100 “at risk” individuals would be competing for the title as the top electrical contracting company in Colorado AND also the U.S. Let Karla Nugent and Curt Andersen convince you otherwise. Stephen Rusiniak shares about his four legged son that helped him and his wife through their struggle with infert...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Stephen Rusiniak’s story about his dad’s dog Benny and his mom Doris. From the book Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Very Good, Very Bad Dog, which you can pickup at  chickensoup.com . Hear how Ray Bubba Sorensen II decided to start painting rocks to honor our veterans across all 99 counties in Iowa. Find out more about the Freedom Rock Foundation  HERE . His...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Fawn Weaver  grew up the daughter of Motown Record royalty, Frank Wilson, but her parentage is only the beginning. From growing up, moving out young, and starting several business, she's learned lessons about equality, fitting in, fear, and much more. The History Guy  recalls when 85-year-old Lana Peters passed away in 2011 from complications due to colon...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Leon Cooperman shares his life story of growing up in a rough neighborhood of New York City and becoming one of the most successful investors in history. Travis Spangenburg , Creative and Production Manager for the American Prohibition Museum in Savannah, GA tells the story of the prohibition laws in America. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstorie...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Joy Neal Kidney, author of  Leora's Letters: The Story of Love and Loss for an Iowa Family During World War II ​, tells the story of the ordinary tree in her yard which has given her so much. In his Pulitzer Prize-winning biography,  The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt , T.J. Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius “Commodore” Vand...

On this episode of Our American Stories , learn how the ACLU and NRA have been fighting for our shared constitutional rights. Matt Parker , a comedian and mathematician from Australia, tells the story of the time Michael Larson was shockingly good at the game show "Press Your Luck," and gives a look into why computers can’t be random. Scott Jones, the author of   Growing Up Rural ,  tells a story...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Stephen Rusiniak shares his story of watching his daughter grow out of her old toys and into a teenager. All in all, it is estimated that around 800 Jews were saved by Corrie ten Boom and her family. Hear Corrie (who moved to and is buried in the United States) tell her story! Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes: 00:00 -...

On this episode of Our American Stories , Don Arthurs and Erich Offenburg tell the story of their special needs program that won Columbiana the title of "Nicest Place in America. Richard Heinichen tells us how his company, Richard's Rainwater , is changing the game forever in the water industry. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes: 00:00 - The Small Town Theater...