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David McCullough on the Life and Legacy of John Adams

On this episode of Our American Stories, John Adams carried the weight of a nation that was still fragile and untested. He was the second president of the United States, a man caught between loyalty to his principles and the demands of politics. The late historian David McCulloug ... Show More

38m 16s

Today

She Wanted to Be a Movie Star, So She Moved to Yosemite

On this episode of Our American Stories, at 19 years old, Donna Martin had a plan. She was going to leave Forest, Mississippi, spend the summer working as a lifeguard in Yosemite, and use her days off to drive over to Hollywood and become a movie star. It sounded simple enough. T ... Show More

20m 18s

Today

The Day a Soviet Nuclear Submarine Got Run Over by an American Aircraft Carrier

On this episode of Our American Stories, on the night of March 21, 1984, the USS Kitty Hawk was cutting through the Sea of Japan when a Soviet submarine suddenly surfaced directly in its path. For days, the nuclear-powered K-314 had been stalking the American carrier group. Then, ... Show More

9m 59s

Apr 2024

President Ulysses S. Grant: The Myth of the Butcher

How does a heroic general of the Civil War become one of the lowest rated Presidents (at least until recently)? To discuss Grant's commitment to reconstruction, civil rights, and the crushing of the Ku Klux Klan, Don is joined by Professor Anne Marshall. Anne is a hi ... Show More

50m 10s

Mar 2025

Dark Secret: My Grandmother, the Nazi

As a part of our ongoing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front. In this episode we hear your tales of life-saving pr ... Show More

18m 20s

Feb 2022

Family Stories Series 2: Episode 12

This week’s family stories include an IRA man who ended up fighting for Britain and being torpedoed twice, a Scot who spent five years as a prisoner of war, a teenage sailor who braved the Atlantic and the U-boats, and a pilot who never forgave his enemy. A Goalhanger Films produ ... Show More

22m 16s

Apr 2022

Ep 121 | Saving America Starts with YOU!!!

Jonathon shares 3 stories on how we can help save America. The first two stories are based around the Christian story of Easter. The last story is based around America and the National Anthem. The next two shows are based around the Great Reset – submit your questions via FB & Tw ... Show More

1h 16m

Aug 2021

Off the Rails

Cyndi Freeman, Maxfield Orr and Jimmy Bennett III share stories about family fights, forgiving what seems unforgivable, and a hallucinatory journey. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live show ... Show More

58m 45s

Jun 2024

Coach Bill Courtney: “I Was Miserable On Father’s Day, Until…”

Our host brings us a special short episode on his difficult and yet redemptive experience with Father’s Day.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7m 1s

Jul 2024

Primo Paulie's Raw Journey of Redemption

In this gripping episode of Real Ones, guest host Richard Cabral sits down with "Primo" Paulie for an unfiltered conversation about life on the streets of East LA, battling generational addiction, and finding redemption. From harrowing prison tales to the transformative power of ... Show More

1h 26m

Nov 2025

Ken Burns

One of our greatest living storytellers Ken Burns joins the pod this week! Ken talks to Ted Danson about what history teaches us about the times we’re living in, the sign he keeps in his yard, why the American Revolution shouldn’t be sanitized, and even some relationship advic ... Show More

1h 9m

EP91: Bankrupt and Dying from Cancer, "I...