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On this episode of Our American Stories, when you dial 911 in a medical emergency, you are using a system that did not always exist. Identical twins Alfred and Blair Sadler, one a physician and one a lawyer, worked with emergency medical services pioneers to shape modern EMTs, paramedics, and early 911 call centers, so that trained responders could reach people faster and save more lives. Here’s Alfred and Blair Sadler with their story.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when you dial 911 in a medical emergency, you are using a system that did not always exist. Identical twins Alfred and Blair Sadler, one a physician and one a lawyer, worked with emergency medical services pioneers to shape modern EMTs, paramedics, and early 911 call centers, so that trained responders could reach people faster and save more lives. Here&rsquo;s Alfred and Blair Sadler with their story.
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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.

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How Twin Brothers Helped Create EMTs, Paramedics, and the 911 Emergency Medical System

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Scot Bertram and Christian Schneider have spent years tracing the unlikely beginnings of Saturday Night Live, and they return to share how the show first took shape. They follow its earliest days, when a quiet Canadian named Lorne Michaels gathered a scattered group of young performers and tried to build something that didn’t exist yet. What emerged was a late-night experiment that caught the country’s attention and set the rhythm for modern sketch comedy.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Scot Bertram and Christian Schneider have spent years tracing the unlikely beginnings of&nbsp;Saturday Night Live, and they return to share how the show first took shape. They follow its earliest days, when a quiet Canadian named Lorne Michaels gathered a scattered group of young performers and tried to build something that didn&rsquo;t exist yet. What emerged was a late-night experiment that caught the country&rsquo;s attention and set the rhythm for modern sketch comedy.
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How Lorne Michaels and a Band of Unknowns Built Saturday Night Live

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On this episode of Our American Stories, back when Lorna Jean was struggling through the darkest stretch of her life, she didn’t expect anyone to come close. Then Allison, the wife of her doctor, paused on her rounds one afternoon and stepped into Lorna’s room. What started as a hesitant conversation slowly turned into a place Lorna could trust. Over the years, that friendship helped her weather crises, make sense of her own mind, and feel less alone in a world that often overwhelmed her. Lorna shares how that connection formed and why it has stayed with her for decades.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, back when Lorna Jean was struggling through the darkest stretch of her life, she didn&rsquo;t expect anyone to come close. Then Allison, the wife of her doctor, paused on her rounds one afternoon and stepped into Lorna&rsquo;s room. What started as a hesitant conversation slowly turned into a place Lorna could trust. Over the years, that friendship helped her weather crises, make sense of her own mind, and feel less alone in a world that often overwhelmed her. Lorna shares how that connection formed and why it has stayed with her for decades.
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The Friendship That Changed What No Treatment Could

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when immigrant Osiris Hoil lost his construction job during the economic downturn of 2008, it felt like the kind of setback that ends a dream. He had left Mexico with hope for something better, only to find himself caught in the same financial crisis that pushed so many families to the brink. What he still had was his cooking, his mother’s standards, and a neighbor who believed he could turn those gifts into something real.

With that encouragement, Hoil began what would become District Taco, a business that grew through persistence rather than luck. Osiris shares how that unlikely beginning took shape during one of the hardest moments in recent economic history.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when immigrant Osiris Hoil lost his construction job during the economic downturn of 2008, it felt like the kind of setback that ends a dream. He had left Mexico with hope for something better, only to find himself caught in the same financial crisis that pushed so many families to the brink. What he still had was his cooking, his mother&rsquo;s standards, and a neighbor who believed he could turn those gifts into something real.
With that encouragement, Hoil began what would become District Taco, a business that grew through persistence rather than luck. Osiris shares how that unlikely beginning took shape during one of the hardest moments in recent economic history.
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From Fired High School Dropout to Owning D.C.’s Best Taco Chain!

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How Twin Brothers Helped Create EMTs, Paramedics, and the 911 Emergency Medical System

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