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On this episode of Our American Stories, Paul Westhead, former coach of the L.A. Lakers, shares his life story with Lee.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Paul Westhead, former coach of the L.A. Lakers, shares his life story with Lee.
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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.

Paul Westhead on The Speed Game

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Sergeant Alvin York, the reluctant World War I infantryman who became one of America’s most decorated soldiers, has stood as a symbol of courage and sacrifice for over a century. Born in the mountains of Tennessee, Sgt. York’s early life was shaped by deep religious convictions that initially made him a conscientious objector. But on the battlefield, Alvin C. York single-handedly captured 132 German soldiers, killed 28 others, and earned the Medal of Honor along with nearly 50 additional decorations. His story inspired the classic Sergeant York movie and countless books.

Is Sergeant York a true story? What did Alvin York do after the war? Here to share the real history of Alvin York is JD Phillips, host of the popular YouTube channel The Appalachian Storyteller.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Sergeant Alvin York, the reluctant World War I infantryman who became one of America&rsquo;s most decorated soldiers, has stood as a symbol of courage and sacrifice for over a century. Born in the mountains of Tennessee, Sgt. York&rsquo;s early life was shaped by deep religious convictions that initially made him a conscientious objector. But on the battlefield, Alvin C. York single-handedly captured 132 German soldiers, killed 28 others, and earned the Medal of Honor along with nearly 50 additional decorations. His story inspired the classic Sergeant York movie and countless books. Is Sergeant York a true story? What did Alvin York do after the war? Here to share the real history of Alvin York is JD Phillips, host of the popular YouTube channel&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40TheAppalachianStoryteller&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C4ecac6d9cce8430b1ed708df078b2706%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639237966401406739%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5YAZNahTnfk1az%2Bqthobfe8PAk5lutJVqzSpfEn%2BKKk%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">The Appalachian Storyteller</a>.
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Sergeant Alvin York: The Faithful Pacifist Who Became a World War I Hero

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Leslie Leyland Fields flew from her home in Alaska to Indiana to spend two weeks beside her best friend, Linda, who was dying of stage IV ovarian cancer. When it was finally time to leave, Leslie believed they still had months together. A week later, she learned that Linda was nearing the end.

Then, while Leslie was trying to make her way home, a mechanical problem grounded her flight. The delay gave the two friends something neither expected: three final phone calls. Leslie, a regular contributor to Our American Stories and the author of Write Your Story: Change Your Life, shares a deeply personal story about friendship, loss, writing, and learning to pay attention to the wonder of the life we're given.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Leslie Leyland Fields flew from her home in Alaska to Indiana to spend two weeks beside her best friend, Linda, who was dying of stage IV ovarian cancer. When it was finally time to leave, Leslie believed they still had months together. A week later, she learned that Linda was nearing the end. Then, while Leslie was trying to make her way home, a mechanical problem grounded her flight. The delay gave the two friends something neither expected: three final phone calls. Leslie, a regular contributor to&nbsp;Our American Stories&nbsp;and the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GSL8YLLT%3Flv%3Dshuf%26channelId%3D500%26plpRedirect%3DmhFallback&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C4ecac6d9cce8430b1ed708df078b2706%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639237966401379044%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PpSm7MtQKuMORnxBRrLHqXqi1uAqrDvhzDPx89mQ6Ek%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Write Your Story: Change Your Life</a>, shares a deeply personal story about friendship, loss, writing, and learning to pay attention to the wonder of the life we're given.
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The Three Phone Calls She Made Before She Passed

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Walter Gretzky passed away at 82, people didn’t just remember him as the father of Wayne Gretzky. They remembered the man who stood quietly behind the scenes for decades, offering time, stability, and a kind of presence that never asked to be noticed. The backyard rink he built in Brantford became the foundation of Wayne’s earliest training, but the influence ran deeper than the ice.

In this remembrance, Wayne reflects on what he shared at his father’s funeral and how that quiet support shaped his life, both on the ice and far beyond it.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Walter Gretzky passed away at 82, people didn&rsquo;t just remember him as the father of Wayne Gretzky. They remembered the man who stood quietly behind the scenes for decades, offering time, stability, and a kind of presence that never asked to be noticed. The backyard rink he built in Brantford became the foundation of Wayne&rsquo;s earliest training, but the influence ran deeper than the ice. In this remembrance, Wayne reflects on what he shared at his father&rsquo;s funeral and how that quiet support shaped his life, both on the ice and far beyond it.
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The Man Who Made Wayne Gretzky

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Paul Westhead on The Speed Game

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