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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He Went to Work at Ford for Lee Iacocca… and Got More Than He Bargained For
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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How Ronald Reagan Faked It ’til He Made It: His Early Years in Radio in... Des Moines?
On this episode of Our American Stories, before he became President, Ronald Reagan was a rising star in radio—a strapping young sports commentator at WHO in Des Moines. Here's the story of his early broadcasting career, told in his own words.
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The Best Worst Counterfeiter in American History
On this episode of Our American Stories, Emerich Juettner was an upstanding citizen... for most of his life. Regular contributor Bill Bryk shares his unusual and unforgettable story.
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The Story of a Military Man–Turned Missionary Who Carries a Gun... in War-Torn Burma
On this episode of Our American Stories, whether armed or unarmed, the medics and defenders of the Free Burma Rangers risk their lives to stand with civilians caught in the middle of war zones—and to stand their ground. Sharing the story of this daring mission is Dave Eubank, a former Green Beret and founder of the Free Burma Rangers.
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Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During World War II
On this episode of Our American Stories, May 8, 2025, marked 80 years since the Allied victory over Nazi Germany. While the fighting in the Pacific would continue for several more months, many saw it as the end of six long years of war. This is the story of the remarkable American women pilots who helped secure that victory. Becky Aikman, author of Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During World War II, shares their story.
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The Sweetheart of American Snacks: The “Little Debbie” Story
On this episode of Our American Stories, whether you're a diehard Cosmic Brownie fan or a lover of Zebra Cakes, Nutty Buddy bars, Star Crunch, or the seasonal Christmas Tree Cakes, Little Debbie is a brand you've likely seen time and time again on grocery store shelves across America. Sharing the story of Little Debbie is Simon Whistler from the “Today I Found Out” YouTube channel and its sister podcast, “The Brain Food Show.”
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