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Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter

On this episode of Our American Stories, before the world knew JFK, his sister Rosemary was already suffering behind closed doors. A botched lobotomy changed her life forever, and her story became one of the family’s most closely guarded secrets. Kate Clifford Larson, author of R ... Show More

38m 16s

Today

How Bob Gibson and Tim McCarver Redefined Baseball in 1964 at the World Series

On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1964, the St. Louis Cardinals faced the mighty Yankees with an unforgettable duo: a Black pitcher and a white catcher. Their chemistry on the field helped clinch the title and changed how the sport viewed race and teamwork. Here’s Jeff ... Show More

10m 49s

Today

What Happened When 800 Irish-Americans Invaded Canada to Liberate Ireland

On this episode of Our American Stories, after the Civil War, hundreds of Irish-American veterans launched an invasion — not in Ireland, but across the Canadian border. It was a daring, chaotic attempt to pressure Britain into freeing Ireland. Author and History Channel contribut ... Show More

9m 29s

Mar 2024

Peanuts (the comic) Part II

Today is part II of our tribute to one of the most iconic pieces of American culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45m 23s

May 2024

Selects: The Great War of the Worlds Panic Myth

On Halloween 1938 young radio star Orson Welles scared the pants off of America with a fictional news bulletin claiming Martians had landed and were destroying the country. People across the nation ran wild with panic in the streets – or did they? Listen to this classic episode t ... Show More

46m 33s

Oct 2023

Rhiannon Giddens

The Grammy award-winning American singer sits down with Andrew Mueller to discuss her remarkable career and mission to highlight the untold stories of people who have contributed to musical history in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31m 59s

May 2024

16 | America Has A Problem | For Real, For Real

Black culture is a pivotal pillar of broader American culture. From fashion, to language, to being the sonic foundation to much of American music. In this special episode, our hosts do a deep dive into country music and how its roots are grounded in Black music. Using Beyoncé’s l ... Show More

33m 50s

Dec 2022

The Shady Bunch | Part I | 31

Todd and Julie Chrisley paint the picture of a lavish Southern lifestyle on their over-the-top reality TV show Chrisley Knows Best. They show off their massive home in suburban Atlanta, their kids drive luxury cars, and Todd makes frequent trips to Beverly Hills for haircuts. But ... Show More

37m 46s

Feb 2024

The Pledge: Who Really Wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?

In today's Episode, Dana, Zaron and Jason tackle a 130-year-old mystery. Although American schoolchildren still recite The Pledge every morning in nearly every classroom, we still aren't sure who actually wrote it. And all these years later, the long-accepted story is showing som ... Show More

46m 18s

Jun 2024

SMNTY Classics: The Pushback Against the Pride Flag

Pride flags have been destroyed and even banned in public spaces across the country. We talk about how that has played out on a larger scale and a more personal one in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17m 55s

Sep 2023

Episode 49: Grundelynn feat. Sarah Sherman

Sarah Sherman of Saturday Night Live (aka Sarah Squirm) joins as cohost for this episode about a girl named Samantha who came to me with a story about haunted dolls. This took place when she was in her early 20s and hanging around a weird house where she and her friends used to p ... Show More

53m 30s

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