EP166: MIT's Basketball Coach: "Those Nerds Can Only Handle One Play" and The Man Who Wrote 'I'll Fly Away'

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Will Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher

On this episode of Our American Stories, few public figures captured the American mood quite like Will Rogers. Raised in "Indian Territory" and shaped by the traditions of the American West, he first gained attention as a rope-twirling performer in vaudeville. From there his care ...  Show more

The Cuban Immigrant Who Became America's Favorite TV Star: The Story of Desi Arnez

On this episode of Our American Stories, Desi Arnaz fled Cuba as a teenager after his family lost everything during political upheaval. Starting over in Miami, he worked odd jobs, learned English, and fought his way into show business through sheer persistence and charisma. But h ...  Show more

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