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Oct 16

From Horses to Cars: How Personal Mobility Changed the World

On this episode of Our American Stories, for thousands of years, human mobility depended on our own legs and the animals we could harness. By the early 20th century, millions of working horses powered American cities, hauling goods, carrying people, and creating problems of conge ... Show More

38m 16s

Oct 16

Vince Lombardi: The Coach, the Catholic, and the Man Behind the Legend

On this episode of Our American Stories, Vince Lombardi transformed the Green Bay Packers into a dynasty and helped turn football into a symbol of discipline, leadership, and the American experience. But behind the championships, the famous speeches, and the legendary Green Bay s ... Show More

38m 16s

Oct 15

Before I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball Spent Years Being Told No

On this episode of Our American Stories, few television comedies have had the lasting impact of I Love Lucy. When the show debuted in the early 1950s, Lucille Ball quickly became one of the most recognizable performers in American entertainment. Her success did not arrive quickly ... Show More

38m 17s

Apr 2024

The Rise & Fall of Al Capone

Al Capone is one of the most notorious gangsters in US history. His story of rags to riches, set against the backdrop of the prohibition era, is worthy of the many movies that it has inspired. Violent mobster, genius businessman or semi-professional baseball ... Show More

50m 34s

Feb 2025

Episode #222 - What's True About Al Capone? (Part I)

The life of the gangster Al Capone could be understood as a violent expression of the American Dream. A poor kid from Brooklyn, born to immigrant parents, used his wits, fists, and a certain ruthless determination to build an empire. The underworld figure has been the fodder for ... Show More

1h 13m

Apr 2022

Swindled

Get rich quick schemes have been around forever. But one con man not only made history, but became a household name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26m 39s

Jun 2022

Trailer - Legendary Crooks, True Stories

Earning money legally? Boooring. It's not just in the movies that you find dishonest people who will do anything to line their pockets. These crooks you're about to hear about have been making money by ripping off the world for years. Worthy of the greatest Hollywood scenarios!Bo ... Show More

2m 3s

Nov 2024

The Tilly Conspiracy: The Conman who Enslaved a Family

Uncover the shocking tale of Tilly, a master manipulator who turned deception into control. Dive into the dark world of lies, betrayal, and one family's fight for freedom. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m ... Show More

49m 40s

Mar 2024

The Most Successful American Mobster EVER: Tony Accardo

Tony "Joe Batters" Accardo aka the Big Tuna (!) was one of the most powerful Mob Bosses that the American Mafia has ever seen, sitting atop the brutal Chicago Outfit for 40 years. From being an errand boy turned hitman for none other than Al Capone to taking the Outfit from a loc ... Show More

54m 6s

Oct 2019

S3 Ep1: Al Capone (Part 1)

At the height of Prohibition, Al Capone made a killing selling illegal alcohol and by making a spectacle of the gangster lifestyle. But with the booze running free and the money pouring in, his wasn't the only gang trying to get a piece of the pie. And Capone was never the sharin ... Show More

37m 32s

Nov 2018

Basement Infidelity

A cheating husband, drugs, stalkers, liars and flipping houses. This week's caller is at a critical juncture in her life and is a little unclear on where the truth lies. This episode is brought to you by This Is Love podcast, One Drop (www.getonedrop.com c ... Show More

1h 13m

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