On this episode, we’re looking into one of the biggest chasms between us in this country – who serves in the military and who doesn’t. Every year, the United States military has to convince thousands of young people to enlist. They want a group of recruits that looks like the country, across race, class, and geography. Jonathan heads to New Jersey with repor ... Show More
Apr 2022
EP279: Finding New Purpose By Joining the Army in my 40's and Are Pro Wrestlers Athletes?
On this episode of Our American Stories, Ken Scar tells us how he decided to join the army during the War on Terror and how he left with an appreciation for life and the art of photography. Riley Evans, sports writer and CEO of RealPodcasting.com, tells us the real story about pr ... Show More
38m 14s
Jul 2020
Soldiers and Military History
I am very excited to be joined by Colonel Kevin W. Farrell, who spent over 30 years in uniform and commanded at the platoon, company, and battalion levels. He finished up in the army as the Chief of the Military History Division at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. I am fa ... Show More
24m 40s