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On this episode of Our American Stories, Elliot Lurie wrote one of the most recognizable songs of the early 70s, and he eventually went on to a "real job"... as a senior executive at 20th Century Fox.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Elliot Lurie wrote one of the most recognizable songs of the early 70s, and he eventually went on to a "real job"... as a senior executive at 20th Century Fox.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Elliot Lurie: From Brooklyn to "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)"

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On this episode of Our American Stories, few writers have ever changed the course of history the way Thomas Paine did. His pamphlet Common Sense electrified the American colonies, helped turn public opinion toward independence, and inspired ordinary Americans to support the Revolution. Later, his American Crisis essays rallied George Washington's troops during some of the darkest days of the war.

In Thomas Paine and the Clarion Call for American Independence, historian Harlow Giles Unger tells the remarkable story of the man John Adams called "the first man of the Revolution" and explores how Paine's words helped shape not only the American Revolution, but democratic movements around the world. Audio courtesy of the U.S. National Archives.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, few writers have ever changed the course of history the way Thomas Paine did. His pamphlet Common Sense&nbsp;electrified the American colonies, helped turn public opinion toward independence, and inspired ordinary Americans to support the Revolution. Later, his American Crisis essays rallied George Washington's troops during some of the darkest days of the war. In&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FThomas-Paine-Clarion-American-Independence%2Fdp%2F0306921936&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C4beb56d6001e4c5b053508dec25163a7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639161852094877141%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9x%2BFL9TM3uzeuhpSpPLrJcZCI9F9TrsF2VZaXqamgmU%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" data-ogsc="">Thomas Paine and the Clarion Call for American Independence</a>, historian Harlow Giles Unger tells the remarkable story of the man John Adams called "the first man of the Revolution" and explores how Paine's words helped shape not only the American Revolution, but democratic movements around the world. Audio courtesy of the U.S. National Archives.
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Thomas Paine and the Pamphlet That Sparked the American Revolution

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On this episode of Our American Stories, growing up, Joy Neal Kidney knew her father as an Iowa farmer, a simple, kind man in overalls who drove tractors, tended livestock, and taught his children the value of hard work. But before that, he had lived a very different life. During World War II, Warren Neal commanded large bomber aircraft and prepared to fly combat missions against Japan before the war came to an end.

Years after his passing, Joy climbed aboard a restored B-17 Flying Fortress and sat in the pilot's seat. There, her perception of her father began to change. Joy shares the story of how one afternoon at an airport helped her reconcile Dad the farmer with Dad the young World War II pilot.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, growing up, Joy Neal Kidney knew her father as an Iowa farmer, a simple, kind man in overalls who drove tractors, tended livestock, and taught his children the value of hard work. But before that, he had lived a very different life. During World War II, Warren Neal commanded large bomber aircraft and prepared to fly combat missions against Japan before the war came to an end. Years after his passing, Joy climbed aboard a restored B-17 Flying Fortress and sat in the pilot's seat. There, her perception of her father began to change. Joy shares the story of how one afternoon at an airport helped her reconcile Dad the farmer with Dad the young World War II pilot.
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Reconciling Dad the Farmer and Dad the WWII Pilot

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Rich Wingo’s football journey began under legendary Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, whose tough, uncompromising style forged players into men prepared for more than just Saturdays in Tuscaloosa. Bryant’s influence followed Wingo beyond his college years and into the NFL, where he suited up for the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

It was in those two worlds, Alabama football and the Packers, that Wingo’s understanding of discipline, perseverance, and faith deepened. Looking back, he shares how the lessons he learned from a storied college football program and one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises transformed not just his playing career, but his entire outlook on life.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Rich Wingo&rsquo;s football journey began under legendary Alabama coach Paul &ldquo;Bear&rdquo; Bryant, whose tough, uncompromising style forged players into men prepared for more than just Saturdays in Tuscaloosa. Bryant&rsquo;s influence followed Wingo beyond his college years and into the NFL, where he suited up for the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. It was in those two worlds, Alabama football and the Packers, that Wingo&rsquo;s understanding of discipline, perseverance, and faith deepened. Looking back, he shares how the lessons he learned from a storied college football program and one of the NFL&rsquo;s most iconic franchises transformed not just his playing career, but his entire outlook on life.
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Bear Bryant Taught Him to Win, the Packers Taught Him to Believe

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Elliot Lurie: From Brooklyn to "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)"

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