Our American Stories

On this episode of  Our American Stories , Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College and a Churchill scholar, tells the story of Winston Churchill on Education. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of  Our American Stories , Bruce Wigo—the former CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame—is here to share a story of an unknown American WWII hero. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories, after a career in the Marines, Mike Joens worked for some of the most successful animation studios (Hanna Barbera and Marvel Productions). He left Marvel to produce and direct “McGee and Me" and animated “Adventures in Odyssey.” Finally, after 30 years, “Theo Presents” was released. Mike tells his story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/...

On this episode of Our American Stories, most know the now famous line from the film Apocalypse Now, which showed Robert Duvall standing in a bombed-out field saying: "I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” The man who actually said that was Colonel David Hackworth. Here's his story! Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories....

On this episode of Our American Stories, a tragic event brought a racist (Wallace) and a radical (Chisholm) together and forged an unlikely alliance. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories, the story of Richard King and his "King Ranch" has much to tell us about America. Here is the pulse of the national epic of cattle and cowboys, ranchers and horses, a vast fortune created out of the oldest source of wealth there is, land and cattle. Roger McGrath brings us the story along with William Yancey from Texas A&M University, Kingsville. Suppor...

On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The  book  is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate Se...

On this episode of  Our American Stories , the new Constitution was an experiment—a unplayed sheet of music— and we wouldn't know what it would look like in actuality until people picked up their instruments. Here to tell the story of the first real test is Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanst...

On this episode of  Our American Stories , renowned historian David McCullough answers the question - about a most extraordinary group of men at a most extraordinary time in world history. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of  Our American Stories , here is Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, with your daily briefing on the foundational claims - and the founding stakes - of the American system of government. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of  Our American Stories ,The Constitution didn't just become the law of the land overnight—it took some convincing. Here to tell the story of the work that most influenced the Founders - The Federalist Papers - is Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnyst...

On this episode of  Our American Stories , a bill of rights depends on a government that actually manifests restraint. Otherwise, Justice Scalia suggests, it is just a bill of goods. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of  Our American Stories , Mike Eruzione recounts the unlikely circumstances that led to his amazing career on ice, the legendary upset against the Soviets, his game-winning goal, and winning the gold medal. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of  Our American Stories , Stephen Ambrose was one of America’s leading biographers and historians. Ambrose passed in 2002, but his epic storytelling accounts can now be heard here at Our American Stories thanks to those who run his estate. Our next story is the story of weapons used in WWII. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://ww...

On this episode of  Our American Stories , Mike Leven was President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. One of the great hoteliers of all time—a legend in his business. He is also what you would call a “wise man.” Here’s Mike Leven with the story: The bigger the bureaucracy, the smaller the customer. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: h...

On this episode of  Our American Stories , the Union Soldiers at Andersonville Prison were near starvation, and dehydration, when prayer saved thousands of lives. If you want to know about the history of America, it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers—both Christian and non-Christian—were heavily influenced by the Bible. Here to s...

On this episode of  Our American Stories , just decades following the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, trailblazers called “mountain men” headed west. These adventurers gave rise to new American heroes… and new enemies. Here to tell the story is Roger McGrath. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omny...

On this episode of  Our American Stories , in the 30th Episode of our Story of America Series with Dr. Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope , Bill reads and explains one of President Lincoln's greatest accomplishments—The Emancipation Proclamation. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

On this episode of  Our American Stories , listener and regular contributor Brent Timmons tells the story of spending time with his Uncle Bud in the final days of his life. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of  Our American Stories , Dr. Olivia Hooker tells the story of how and why she joined the U.S. Coast Guard. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of  Our American Stories , Tim Harford, an economist and best selling author of  Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy,  tells the story of these three underappreciated inventions in history. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of  Our American Stories , an American candy store in 1900 looked very different than it does today. Candy was a special treat sold almost exclusively in candy stores. Even though there were plenty of sweets to choose from, Milton Hershey knew one thing was missing: chocolate—a rarity outside of Europe. Here to tell the story is Don Papson, President and Executive Director at The M...

On this episode of  Our American Stories , Johnny Cash is an American original, and this story is an insider’s look at the man whose music sprang from the way he lived. Pastor Greg Laurie is here to tell the story from his recent book/documentary,  Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon.  Cash died on September 12th, 2003. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Supp...

On this episode of  Our American Stories , Kirk Higgins, the Senior Director of Content at the Bill of Rights Institute, tells the story of the prime time showdown between anti-communist senator Joseph McCarthy and CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for...

On this episode of  Our American Stories , Stephen Rusiniak shares the story about his four legged family member that helped him and his wife through their struggle with infertility. Support the show  (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.