On this episode of Our American Stories, The Super Bowl wasn’t always America’s biggest event. Emmy Award–winning producer and author Dennis Deninger tells how a rejected expansion bid, the rise of the AFL, and secret merger talks led to the creation of a new championship game.

From its unsold seats and modest halftime shows to its transformation into a cultural and economic juggernaut, this is the story of how the Super Bowl grew from a league experiment into America’s secular holiday. Deninger is the author of The Football Game That Changed America.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The Super Bowl wasn&rsquo;t always America&rsquo;s biggest event. Emmy Award&ndash;winning producer and author Dennis Deninger tells how a rejected expansion bid, the rise of the AFL, and secret merger talks led to the creation of a new championship game. From its unsold seats and modest halftime shows to its transformation into a cultural and economic juggernaut, this is the story of how the Super Bowl grew from a league experiment into America&rsquo;s secular holiday. Deninger is the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFootball-Game-That-Changed-America%2Fdp%2F1538196786&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C98a608f4989a4a7f118f08de634f7217%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639057390038074291%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2C%2F1vSMnmrn%2BBhXLPQJwA24C7uL4yEeL6H0pThPmigc%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">The Football Game That Changed America</a>.
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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.

How the Super Bowl Was Born: From Rival Leagues to a National Holiday

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On this episode of Our American Stories, historian Stephen Ambrose explains how World War II was actually fought, through the weapons that shaped the battlefield. From barbed wire and land mines to machine guns and artillery, Ambrose shows how many of the war’s most important tools were refinements of earlier designs. We'd like to thank the Ambrose Estate for allowing us to bring you this audio.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, historian Stephen Ambrose explains how World War II was actually fought, through the weapons that shaped the battlefield. From barbed wire and land mines to machine guns and artillery, Ambrose shows how many of the war&rsquo;s most important tools were refinements of earlier designs. We'd like to thank the Ambrose Estate for allowing us to bring you this audio.
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Weapons of World War II with Stephen Ambrose: Barbed Wire, Mines, Guns, and Artillery

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On this episode of Our American Stories, sisters Betsy and Elaine Brumley tell the story of their father, Bob, and the family legacy he carried forward from his father, gospel songwriter Albert E. Brumley, who wrote classics like “I’ll Fly Away” and “Turn Your Radio On.” From a music publishing base in Powell, Missouri, Bob kept the Brumley catalog alive through decades of change, from songbooks and live singings to film, television, and streaming. It’s the Brumley family story, and a portrait of how great American gospel music gets preserved, one generation at a time. 

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On this episode of Our American Stories, sisters Betsy and Elaine Brumley tell the story of their father, Bob, and the family legacy he carried forward from his father, gospel songwriter Albert E. Brumley, who wrote classics like &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll Fly Away&rdquo; and &ldquo;Turn Your Radio On.&rdquo; From a music publishing base in Powell, Missouri, Bob kept the Brumley catalog alive through decades of change, from songbooks and live singings to film, television, and streaming. It&rsquo;s the Brumley family story, and a portrait of how great American gospel music gets preserved, one generation at a time.&nbsp;
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The Family That Kept “I’ll Fly Away” Alive

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On this episode of Our American Stories, after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, the United States launched a massive twelve-day manhunt for his killer, John Wilkes Booth. Thousands joined the pursuit as Booth fled through Maryland and Virginia, narrowly evading capture at every turn.

Historian and New York Times bestselling author James L. Swanson shares the story behind Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer, reconstructing Booth’s escape, the people who helped him, and the relentless chase that followed one of the darkest moments in American history. We'd like to thank the Library of Congress for allowing us access to this audio.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, the United States launched a massive twelve-day manhunt for his killer, John Wilkes Booth. Thousands joined the pursuit as Booth fled through Maryland and Virginia, narrowly evading capture at every turn. Historian and New York Times bestselling author James L. Swanson shares the story behind&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FManhunt-12-Day-Chase-Lincolns-Killer%2Fdp%2F0060518502&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C98a608f4989a4a7f118f08de634f7217%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639057390038048832%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hTp813p2CWCnK2IaNetZMrmBjsz54BLv2Bt347V5ZpI%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln&rsquo;s Killer</a>, reconstructing Booth&rsquo;s escape, the people who helped him, and the relentless chase that followed one of the darkest moments in American history. We'd like to thank the Library of Congress for allowing us access to this audio.
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America’s First Great Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase of Lincoln's Killer

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