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Our American Stories

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World War II
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Faith
New York City
Slavery
Civil War
Baseball
Wayne Gretzky
Toilet Paper
American Revolution
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World War I
Nathaniel Gordon
September 11 Attacks
James Madison
Constitution
NFL
Saje Hellstern
Everyday Expressions

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can ref... more

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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... more

On this episode of Our American Stories, Bruce Wang grew up in southwestern China and came to America for college, eventually finding his way to West Texas. Then someone took him to a rodeo. Bruce was fascinated. Before long, he was wearing cowboy bo... more

On this episode of Our American Stories, toilet paper might seem like a modern necessity, but the truth is messier—and much older. Long before perforated rolls and flushable comfort, people used whatever they could find: seashells, corn cobs, even st... more

On this episode of Our American Stories, the cowboy hat didn’t come from Texas or tumbleweeds. Instead, it came from a modest Philadelphia workshop. John B. Stetson transformed durable felt and a wide brim into a practical design that would become on... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Piazza
Storyteller from the Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Episode: How the USPS Stamped Itself onto American History
Madison Derricott
Production and storytelling staff
Episode: How the USPS Stamped Itself onto American History
David O. Stewart
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Episode: James Madison: The Quiet Founder Who Built a Nation
Larry Arnn
President of Hillsdale College
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Episode: The Revolutionary Idea Behind America's Independence
Donna Martin
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Individual narrator
Episode: She Wanted to Be a Movie Star, So She Moved to Yosemite
Richard Herzog
Author of Paydirt, sharing his life story
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Episode: Richard Herzog: From Abuse to Forgiveness and a New Life Through Football
Lowell Lytle
Captain Smith impersonator and Titanic historian/performer
Titanic Museum (and related Titanic exhibits)
Episode: He Played the Titanic's Captain, Then Dove to the Wreck
David Klein
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Jelly Belly (former owner/creator)
Episode: David Klein: The Man Who Invented Jelly Belly (and Lost It All)
Brian McDonald
Author of Five Floors Up, The Heroic Family Story of Four Generations in the FDNY
Author, Five Floors Up
Episode: Five Floors Up: The Heroic Family Story of Four Generations in the FDNY

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Lee Habib
Host of Our American Stories

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 933 ratings
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    This is simple, snake oil sales masquerading as a podcast. Don’t waste your time with this carnival sideshow attraction. It may be free, but your time isn’t.

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  • Terrific podcast

    Our American Stories is simply terrific, a wonderful assortment of stories about America and it’s interesting people

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  • Eisenhower

    Sure shamed Patton. The smartest General. I don’t forgive Ike’s treatment of Patton.

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    U.S. Law that must be enforced today: The Communist Control Act of 1954 which bans the Communist Party in America

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    United States2 months ago
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How the iPhone, Radar, and TV Dinners Changed the World
Q: What is the broader lesson about where modern tech comes from?
Most essential components originate in government or military research, and only later do private entrepreneurs stitch them together into consumer products that redefine everyday life.
William Walker: The American Adventurer Who Conquered Nicaragua
Q: Do you want me to talk about William Walker's invasion of Mexico?
Mark Kawar provides broader context for Walker's campaigns, explaining how his early attempts in Lower California informed his later push into Nicaragua and how regional powers and U.S. interests intersected with his ambitions.
Inside the Mind of a Brain Surgeon
Q: What are your thoughts on the brain's relationship to the sense of self and identity as discussed in your book?
The brain produces our sense of self and experiences; manipulating neural circuits can alter mood, preferences, and identity in meaningful ways, which raises profound questions about what truly constitutes the self.
Inside the Mind of a Brain Surgeon
Q: Why do patients sometimes stay awake during brain surgery, and how is language mapped during these procedures?
We map language by having the patient perform tasks while the brain is stimulated; this helps identify critical speech areas so we can avoid damaging them, allowing for safer tumor resections near language centers.
Inside the Mind of a Brain Surgeon
Q: Talk about the turning point in your life that pushed you toward medicine and neurosurgery.
A moment of personal connection to helping others and a formative early experience guided me toward a career where I could tangibly improve people's lives, culminating in dedicated training and mentorship that built the foundation for a life in neurosurgery.

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This show curates human-interest history and leadership stories through biographical narratives and cultural history. Episodes spotlight notable figures, pivotal moments in American life, and the people behind enduring ideas—often weaving lessons on leadership, resilience, and curiosity into engaging storytelling. The approach tends to blend archival research with vivid narration, producing accessible, uplifting takes on courage, community, and the American narrative. A notable edge is its consistent focus on ordinary people achieving extraordinary things, making complex history personable and inspiring for a broad audience.

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1. Daniel Piazza
2. Madison Derricott
3. David O. Stewart
4. Larry Arnn
5. Donna Martin
6. Richard Herzog
7. Lowell Lytle
8. David Klein

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