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Our American Stories

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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, after winning its independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas faced a new challenge: surviving as its own country. The young republic struggled with debt, threats from Mexico, conflicts on the frontier, and politi... more

On this episode of Our American Stories, Green Bay, Wisconsin, has a population of just over 100,000 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 ... more

On this episode of Our American Stories, Carl Albert stood just 5 feet 4 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 S... more

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 ... more

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JD Phillips
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Episode: Sergeant Alvin York: The Faithful Pacifist Who Became a World War I Hero
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Founder of the National Disaster Photo Rescue Organization
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Episode: When a Tornado Took Family Photos, He Brought Them Back
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Run Wild Mike (online presence)
Episode: The Strange and Wonderful Life of an American Gondolier
Ed Liss
Jukebox collector and historian
Independent collector/historian
Episode: The Great American Jukebox: The Machine That Changed Music
Cliff Shiepe
Author of Cliff Falls and Guideposts magazine contributor
Episode: When No One Could Diagnose Him, Faith and Family Got Him Through
Fernando Arroyo
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Episode: From the Battle of Fallujah to the Battle for My Soul
Ralph Stayer
Founder of Johnsonville Sausage
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Episode: The Sausage King Who Felt Guilty About His Success
Brian Jay Jones
Author of Becoming Dr. Seuss
Becoming Dr. Seuss
Episode: What Dr. Seuss Really Meant by The Lorax and The Grinch
Christine Handy
Author, speaker, and model whose story is being told
Episode: Modeling Grace: How Faith and Friendship Saved Christine Handy

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Lee Habib
Host of Our American Stories

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 927 ratings
  • Please discuss

    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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    5
    Northern Arizona Bob
    United Statesa month ago
  • Inspirational

    The iOS Podcasts app needs a blacklist facility so I never again accidentally download emissions from the execrable iHeartRadio clunks. Ads, interruptions, ads, aggravating repetition, coded leftism… must avoid.

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    1
    TooIllOrEase
    United States3 months ago
  • like the show, horrible ad placement

    Great content, but its like all this guy cares about is filling the space with adds:( I'll check back in a year or so to see if anything has changed...

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kunnari
    United States7 months ago
  • Too many episodes daily

    I like this show. It is well written, produced and interesting. But there are WAY TOO many episodes downloading daily. There are 4 that released today alone. Please reduce this to the “daily” update of one episode as advertised. Otherwise I will unfollow this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BobLacl
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nostalgic Story Telling At It’s Best!

    I love this show! (I don’t mind exposing my gen-x bias early on by calling it a show, but Our American Stories brings me back to radio broadcasts I loved as a kid. Specifically, Paul Harvey. I think just because of the uniqueness of the various subjects covered on Our American Stories. It’s well written, delivered, and edited with expert professionalism.

    Apple Podcasts
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    wordphil
    United Statesa year 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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What is Our American Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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. The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
2. Red Pilled America
3. American History Tellers
4. Army of Normal Folks
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1. JD Phillips
2. Thad Beeler
3. Michael Ruffino
4. Ed Liss
5. Cliff Shiepe
6. Fernando Arroyo
7. Ralph Stayer
8. Brian Jay Jones

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