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Episodes
Remember the Raisin!
3/21/2023
We all recall the battle cry, “Remember the Alamo” but over 200 years ago it was “Remember the Raisin!” So what was this “raisin” and...
Duration:00:03:00
When Did the War of 1812 Begin?
3/20/2023
It’s long been said that the only thing most Americans can tell you about the War of 1812 is what year it began. Maybe they...
Duration:00:03:00
A Tribute to Fatma
3/17/2023
A couple of years ago I was approached with a novel idea. Could we use these broadcasts to help share Americana with those outside this...
Duration:00:03:00
The Gamers Car
3/16/2023
Sometimes a car is known for it’s time period in history. That’s the case for this particular Nissan. If you’re under the age of 35,...
Duration:00:03:00
The Mighty Power Wagon
3/15/2023
If you have work to do in the field, you probably get a tractor to pull an implement to get it done. But one company...
Duration:00:03:00
Driving Your Car in the Lake…on Purpose
3/14/2023
Most of us have a car. Some of us have a boat. What if wanted both but only had the money for one or the...
Duration:00:03:00
Will the Delorean Hit 88 MPH?
3/13/2023
If you’ve ever seen one of the movies in the Back to the Future series, you know that Michael J Fox, in the role of...
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The “Accidental” Car Collection
3/10/2023
Did you ever set out to purchase a car and wind up buying several by accident? I know, that’s probably not going to happen, but...
Duration:00:03:00
Monroe, Michigan’s Tragic Tie to the Little Bighorn
3/9/2023
When news of the defeat at the Little Bighorn reached Monroe, Michigan, this town had an extra reason to morn. They did not lose just...
Duration:00:03:00
The Story of a Very Famous Table
3/8/2023
There are several portraits that show the surrender of General Lee to General Grant at Appomattox. Those scenes usually display a small table on which...
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Custer’s Hometown
3/7/2023
We know him for the battle at the Little Bighorn. But to know just that one fact is to miss out on the amazing story...
Duration:00:03:00
Birthplace of Sears
3/6/2023
At one time, Sears was the largest retailer in the world. Today there are just a handful of stores that remain, but the story of...
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The Unwanted Watches That Built a Billion Dollar Company
3/3/2023
There was a problem at the rail depot in North Branch, Minnesota. A box of watches had arrived, but the business listed to receive the...
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From Telegraph Operator to…?
3/2/2023
Richard was born in Minnesota. His father died while he was a boy and he got a job as a railroad telegraph operator to help...
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Menu Headliner
3/1/2023
Some eating establishments are known for a specific item on the menu. That’s the case for this spot near Omaha, Nebraska. The recipe has been...
Duration:00:03:00
Good Friends Café
2/28/2023
Over time the use of buildings can change. That’s the case in downtown Wahoo, Nebraska. The old co-op offices left their old home in the...
Duration:00:03:00
Special Food for Unique Tastes
2/27/2023
We may think of specific regions of the world offering up dishes that you can only find if you make a journey there. Today’s story...
Duration:00:03:00
Wahoo Weiner
2/24/2023
You’ve heard of Colonel Sanders special chicken recipe. In fact, some of our favorite foods and drinks have secret recipes that date back decades. Today’s...
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Wahoo Locker
2/23/2023
Decades ago just about every town in farm country had a locker plant. Today those numbers have decreased, but demand has suddenly increased. That means...
Duration:00:03:00
Record Setter Jackie Cochran
2/22/2023
Most people have heard of Chuck Yeager, but most have not heard of his good friend Jackie…a pilot who set more aviation records that any...
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