On this episode of Our American Stories, Karla Nugent and Curt Andersen share how their company has hired over 100 “at risk” individuals and how they ended up competing for the title as the top electrical contracting company in Colorado AND also the U.S.; Paul Kotz offers some personal examples of how going out of our way and, yes, even out of our comfort zone, may be just what others and we may need; and author, Andrew Thompson, shares another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language;
Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)
Time Codes:
00:00 Weifield Group Hires “At Risk” Individuals and with Good Reason!
18:00 Kindness is Free
27:30 The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions, from Bite the Bullet to Bless You
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Are Pro Wrestlers Really Athletes?
10:48

The Friendship That Helped Me Leave the Sex Industry
19:28

A 12-Year-Old’s Race to Meet the King of Rock and Roll
07:59