Covering every hamlet and precinct in America, big and small, the stories span arts and sports, business and history, innovation and adventure, generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love, past and present. In short, Our American Stories tells the story of America to Americans.
About Lee Habeeb
Lee Habeeb co-founded Laura Ingraham’s national radio show in 2001, moved to Salem Media Group in 2008 as Vice President of Content overseeing their nationally syndicated lineup, and launched Our American Stories in 2016. He is a University of Virginia School of Law graduate, and writes a weekly column for Newsweek.
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How My Dad's Wounds of War Fueled My Drive to Serve Vets
The Odd Tale of Oregon's Exploding Whale
On this episode of Our American Stories, after a whale washed up on an Oregon beach in 1970, someone decided it would be a good idea to blow it up with a large amount of dynamite. Things didn’t go as planned. Jesse Edwards shares the story.
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The Story Behind the Most Important Punch in Comic Book History
On this episode of Our American Stories, the creators of Captain America were looking for the perfect villain, but why create one when he already existed? This led to the most important punch in comic book history, the one thrown at Hitler nearly a full year before Pearl Harbor. Joe Parrott, a history professor at Ohio State University, shares the story.
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Legendary Founder of the Ritz-Carlton: My Employees Are My Closest Neighbors
On this episode of Our American Stories, a legend and leader in the hotel industry, Horst Schulze has reshaped how service and hospitality are defined in business, setting standards that have become world-famous. Over the years, he worked for both Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels Corporation before becoming one of the founding members of the luxury hotel chain, the Ritz-Carlton, in 1983. Horst is a Christian who lives out his faith in both his business and personal life.
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The Inspiring Story of Anne Beiler, Founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
On this episode of Our American Stories, Auntie Anne Beiler is best known as the founder of Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. But before rising to success, Anne endured years of defeat, despair, and depression that kept her trapped in a place of darkness. Through her pain, however, she discovered a new purpose. Here to share her story is the Pretzel Queen herself, Anne Beiler.
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He Went to Work at Ford for Lee Iacocca… and Got More Than He Bargained For
On this episode of Our American Stories, Tim Leuliette began his career at Ford Motor Company under the legendary leadership of Lee Iacocca and Henry Ford II. A future auto industry executive and turnaround specialist, Tim got more than he bargained for during those early years, and he’s been thankful ever since. Here’s Tim with the story of how he got his start in the automotive world.
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My Life-Changing Encounter with a Real-Life WWII Hero
On this episode of Our American Stories, Jay Moore, our regular contributor from Abilene, Texas, shares an emotional story of meeting a real-life World War II hero before seeing Saving Private Ryan in theaters for a second time—and tells the story of their friendship that followed.
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I Worked Out of Workaholism… and My Life Is Working Better
On this episode of Our American Stories, the “grind” mindset has often been glamorized in recent years. Steve Trice, the founder of Jasco Products, shares why serving his employees has been far more rewarding than chasing the dollar.
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The Story of Steven Spielberg: The Man Behind the Greatest Movies of All Time
On this episode of Our American Stories, both mainstream audiences and critics have wholeheartedly embraced Steven Spielberg throughout his long and prolific career. He is universally regarded by his peers and film historians as one of the greatest American filmmakers in the history of cinema. Our own Greg Hengler shares the story of his rise to success—and what kept him at the top of his game for so long.
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Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of the Legendary Scam Artist
On this episode of Our American Stories, Charles Ponzi didn’t invent the Ponzi scheme, but he made it famous and gave it his name. Jonathan Small, host of the Write About Now podcast, shares the fascinating true story of one of history’s most notorious con artists.
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