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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.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in our 25th episode of our ongoing Story of Us—Story of America series, Dr. Bill McClay, author of Land of Hope, answers a simple question: When did the South become the South? The answer lies in the rise of King Cotton, the expansion of slavery, and the transformation of an entire region. As cotton made the South the wealthiest part of the young nation, it also bound its economy, culture, and politics ever more tightly to slavery.

McClay shares the story of how the South's growing dependence on slavery put it on a tragic collision course with the ideals of the American founding, making political compromise increasingly impossible and the coming of the Civil War ever more likely.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in our 25th episode of our ongoing&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fouramericanstories.com%2Ftag%2Fstory-of-us-story-of-america-series%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7Ca2a461e3db294c288d1b08dedb850e3f%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639189561735151109%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=L0rIVtvTy9rD5xhTv4o5jJSZkpByDb2dqQtqN9%2FJG7c%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" data-ogsc="">Story of Us&mdash;Story of America</a>&nbsp;series, Dr. Bill McClay, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2F1594039372%3Flv%3Dshuf%26channelId%3D500%26plpRedirect%3DmhFallback&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7Ca2a461e3db294c288d1b08dedb850e3f%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639189561735184403%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nog3ZluQ0xDprxC0l3Cw%2FMTyfj9Lyz1y1gmPLilrDkM%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3" data-ogsc="">Land of Hope</a>, answers a simple question: When did the South become the South? The answer lies in the rise of King Cotton, the expansion of slavery, and the transformation of an entire region. As cotton made the South the wealthiest part of the young nation, it also bound its economy, culture, and politics ever more tightly to slavery. McClay shares the story of how the South's growing dependence on slavery put it on a tragic collision course with the ideals of the American founding, making political compromise increasingly impossible and the coming of the Civil War ever more likely.
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The Story of America: When the South Became the South [Ep. 25]

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before Nike became one of the world's most recognizable brands, it was a small company founded by a track coach and one of his former runners. Steve Bence was there. As a teammate of Steve Prefontaine at the University of Oregon, he learned from legendary coach Bill Bowerman, met Phil Knight before Nike became a household name, and watched the company grow from an ambitious startup into a global icon.

Bence, author of 1972: Pre, UO Track, Nike Shoes and My Life with Them All, shares remarkable firsthand stories about Steve Prefontaine, the fight to change amateur athletics, Bowerman's relentless drive to solve problems, and what it was like to witness the birth of Nike from the inside.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before Nike became one of the world's most recognizable brands, it was a small company founded by a track coach and one of his former runners. Steve Bence was there. As a teammate of Steve Prefontaine at the University of Oregon, he learned from legendary coach Bill Bowerman, met Phil Knight before Nike became a household name, and watched the company grow from an ambitious startup into a global icon. Bence, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2F0977230635%3Flv%3Dshuf%26channelId%3D500%26plpRedirect%3DmhFallback&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7Ca2a461e3db294c288d1b08dedb850e3f%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639189561735231774%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kcRZATaHmWalpMyyJxNkOFt7qtvFC1qfLAL6jJfugks%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5" data-ogsc="">1972: Pre, UO Track, Nike Shoes and My Life with Them All</a>, shares remarkable firsthand stories about Steve Prefontaine, the fight to change amateur athletics, Bowerman's relentless drive to solve problems, and what it was like to witness the birth of Nike from the inside.
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Steve Prefontaine, Phil Knight, and the Birth of Nike

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before Winnie the Pooh became a Disney character, he was the creation of A.A. Milne, first brought to life in the Evening News on Christmas Eve, 1925. Inspired by his son, Christopher Robin, and a teddy bear named Edward, Milne wrote stories that blended the innocence of childhood with the timeless appeal of friendship. Illustrated by E.H. Shepard, Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner quickly became classics, ranking among the most beloved children’s stories of the 20th century.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before Winnie the Pooh became a Disney character, he was the creation of A.A. Milne, first brought to life in the&nbsp;Evening News&nbsp;on Christmas Eve, 1925. Inspired by his son, Christopher Robin, and a teddy bear named Edward, Milne wrote stories that blended the innocence of childhood with the timeless appeal of friendship. Illustrated by E.H. Shepard,&nbsp;Winnie-the-Pooh&nbsp;and&nbsp;The House at Pooh Corner&nbsp;quickly became classics, ranking among the most beloved children&rsquo;s stories of the 20th century.
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The Real Winnie the Pooh: A.A. Milne’s Story Behind the Bear

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