In 1984, Carol Shaben was just 22-years-old when her father, politician Larry Shaben, narrowly survived the Wapiti 402 crash. Nearly 30 years later, she chronicled the crash and the unlikely friendships it forged in her book, Into the Abyss. Today, Carol joins host Cassie De Pecol to discuss how the experience shaped the lives of the four survivors, especial ... Show More
Jan 2025
Nome Serum Run: Race Against Death | Outbreak | 1
It’s the winter of 1925 and in the remote town of Nome, Alaska, children are dying from a diphtheria outbreak that’s spreading fast. But in the dead of winter, the town is nearly impossible to reach and its supply of medicine is dwindling. The only option is to send the medicine ... Show More
43m 50s
Jul 2024
The Ebersol Family Tragedy-The Lessons They’ve Learned
Original Air Date: February 2, 2006 Oprah talks to Susan Saint James, Dick Ebersol, and their two sons Charlie and Willie, about the plane crash that Dick and Charlie survived but that claimed the lives of three people, including Susan and Dick's youngest son, Teddy. Want more po ... Show More
42m 32s
Oct 2022
Molly Shannon’s Unspeakable Loss
When Molly Shannon was four, her mother, baby sister and cousin were killed in a car crash. Her father was at the wheel. Growing up, few people ever spoke with her about her grief. She and Anderson explore how early loss shaped both their lives, and propelled them forward in unex ... Show More
33m 18s
Jan 2022
EP161: The Only Woman to be Awarded the Medal of Honor, Midnight at the Live Fire Exercise and From Tech-Startup to Making a Wooden Pen with His Dad: The Story of Allegory
On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy remembers a truly extraordinary Civil War heroine, Mary Edwards Walker. Our regular contributor Richard Muniz tells the story of an unforgettable accident at Ft. Irwin, California. For Chad and Jess Schumacher, life seemed ... Show More
38m 16s
Mar 2024
The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros (with special guest, Dad!)
<p>Ellen and Mom are joined by Dad to talk to about the tragedy, trauma, and torn up checks in The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros! Plus, we test our knowledge of each other and get some military perspective. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsro ... Show More
2h 12m