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On this episode of Our American Stories, Nicholas Smith, author of Kicks: The Great American Story of Sneakers, takes us for a journey through American history... through the lens of the sneaker!

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Nicholas Smith, author of Kicks: The Great American Story of Sneakers, takes us for a journey through American history... through the lens of the sneaker!
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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.

The Story of the Sneaker: A Walk Through American History

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On this episode of Our American Stories, by the time the Jazz Age arrived in the 1920s, Louis Armstrong had already begun transforming American music. Raised in New Orleans and shaped by the streets, dance halls, and neighborhoods surrounding Storyville, Armstrong developed a revolutionary jazz sound that audiences had never heard before. His trumpet playing, gravelly voice, and improvisational style would help turn jazz into one of America’s defining art forms.

Laurence Bergreen, author of Louis Armstrong: An Extravagant Life, shares the story of the musician known as “Pops,” from his difficult childhood in New Orleans, to becoming one of the most influential figures in jazz and American music

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On this episode of Our American Stories, by the time the Jazz Age arrived in the 1920s, Louis Armstrong had already begun transforming American music. Raised in New Orleans and shaped by the streets, dance halls, and neighborhoods surrounding Storyville, Armstrong developed a revolutionary jazz sound that audiences had never heard before. His trumpet playing, gravelly voice, and improvisational style would help turn jazz into one of America&rsquo;s defining art forms. Laurence Bergreen, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLouis-Armstrong-Extravagant-Laurence-Bergreen-ebook%2Fdp%2FB008LMDABU%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fadgrpid%3D189421921194%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BNthyTSOf_WZz5iZxwDFA2IGxTLSzYQ_0YyuH9ouNIj6W3fbmutxeVdu6VtwTSJPq0frJmWNan80hx5uTz4cnUGVBZf6pyjVpKSYH36h-xdhQqsPutLTyGJ_zN7c7Zjb06G_C2pBJx5gCMfLXHOnFKnKvh3O0hKrhfFeZ2OfpOSZ-DJ9-dA3Fwb4WulE5xZ_O2vMCrEpkAE7HSlI8TwTwJCqojOLJlEY-Fq1Vjr_nHI.1VDp_N-Jes5gCtYK-dtAVzPQFHiwLXVjtq5eEXC9PgU%26dib_tag%3Dse%26hvadid%3D779670267071%26hvdev%3Dc%26hvexpln%3D0%26hvlocphy%3D9013799%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvocijid%3D11177796393701747747--%26hvqmt%3De%26hvrand%3D11177796393701747747%26hvtargid%3Dkwd-314817376306%26hydadcr%3D22596_13821246_9602%26keywords%3Dlouis%2Barmstrong%2Ban%2Bextravagant%2Blife%26mcid%3D6d43c84f864130e4a6c5c3ffc2250911%26qid%3D1778866650%26sr%3D8-1&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C8bda4ab30f0644e5f02c08deb2a90bc1%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639144636302959043%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Hqsvrl4zfe%2B9NfpVp5jrL5gCf%2BbS%2FJZADF0yHzfOzg4%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">Louis Armstrong: An Extravagant Life</a>, shares the story of the musician known as &ldquo;Pops,&rdquo; from his difficult childhood in New Orleans, to becoming one of the most influential figures in jazz and American music
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Louis Armstrong Changed American Music Forever

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On this episode of Our American Stories, home cooking relied on instinct and improvisation until Fannie Farmer. With the release of The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book, she introduced standardized measurements that revolutionized American kitchens. Her push for precision brought consistency to everyday meals and gave home cooks the confidence to follow reliable, repeatable recipes. Our own Greg Hengler and Ken Albala, professor of history and food studies at the University of the Pacific, share the story of how Farmer’s legacy shaped modern cooking.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, home cooking relied on instinct and improvisation until Fannie Farmer. With the release of&nbsp;The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book, she introduced standardized measurements that revolutionized American kitchens. Her push for precision brought consistency to everyday meals and gave home cooks the confidence to follow reliable, repeatable recipes. Our own Greg Hengler and Ken Albala, professor of history and food studies at the University of the Pacific, share the story of how Farmer&rsquo;s legacy shaped modern cooking.
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Fannie Farmer’s Revolutionary Role in Measuring Cups, Recipes, and Modern Home Cooking

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before Taco Bell became one of America’s biggest fast-food chains, founder Glen Bell was searching for a way to stand out in Southern California’s crowded burger market. While running a hamburger stand in San Bernardino, Bell noticed long lines forming outside Mitla Cafe across the street and became fascinated by the tacos the restaurant was serving. Simon Whistler of the Today I Found Out YouTube channel and the Brain Food Show podcast shares how Bell learned taco-making techniques from the family behind Mitla Cafe and helped turn hard-shell tacos into an American fast-food phenomenon.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before Taco Bell became one of America&rsquo;s biggest fast-food chains, founder Glen Bell was searching for a way to stand out in Southern California&rsquo;s crowded burger market. While running a hamburger stand in San Bernardino, Bell noticed long lines forming outside Mitla Cafe across the street and became fascinated by the tacos the restaurant was serving. Simon Whistler of the&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.todayifoundout.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C8bda4ab30f0644e5f02c08deb2a90bc1%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639144636302912792%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2F9n%2BvuZOWCO1pVTXbl5%2BsDvNiADnEPWZrq5Ane7IhEc%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Today I Found Out</a>&nbsp;YouTube channel and the&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPLR0XuDegDqP2MW1ZtxnfAIaM1Ax_q1WKm&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C8bda4ab30f0644e5f02c08deb2a90bc1%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639144636302936205%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=y%2F9h2upN8ihZPi65uTCetTUtivmp6%2FfRiGnDLerooJc%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">Brain Food Show</a>&nbsp;podcast shares how Bell learned taco-making techniques from the family behind Mitla Cafe and helped turn hard-shell tacos into an American fast-food phenomenon.
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How Glen Bell Learned the Taco Business and Built Taco Bell

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The Story of the Sneaker: A Walk Through American History

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