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Apr 2022
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EP265: Emma McCormick Sails Away, Real-L...

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Emma McCormick was told she'd be working remotely in 2020, so she decided to live on a sailboat in Florida. Roger McGrath and William Yancey from Texas A&M University, Kingsville bring us the story of Richard King and the cattle kings of the Old West who carved empires out of the wilderness. Roger Rench shares with us some memories of his time playing various competitive sports throughout his life that are sure to put a smile on your face.

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Time Codes:

00:00 - Emma McCormick Sails Away

10:00 - Real-Life John Wayne and Rhett Butler

35:00 - The Scout Never Called: Growing Up in Competitive Sports

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