EP287: Nanny's Hands and America's Most Decor...

On this episode of Our American Stories, on Easter Sunday 1972, 53-year-old Air Force navigator Gene Hambleton was shot out of the sky over Vietnam. He landed wounded and alone in the middle of the North Vietnamese Army's massive Easter Offensive, surrounded by tens of thousands ...  Show more

On this episode of Our American Stories, Richard Muniz never imagined himself as a cop. He had a degree in astrophysics and considered himself an intellectual, not the kind of guy who wrestled criminals or rushed toward danger. But when he needed a job, law enforcement unexpected ...  Show more

On today's tapes...>> The Mug << "Well, a boy's best friend is his mother.">> Searching for an Apartment << All the flags were red, but not everyone was paying attention...Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfo ...  Show more

Two amazing people. Two amazing stories. Sometimes the most curious tales are found in everyday lives.

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The Grammy award-winning American singer sits down with Andrew Mueller to discuss her remarkable career and mission to highlight the untold stories of people who have contributed to musical history in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A family secret, hidden for decades by a grandfather in Iraq, gets uncovered by his grandson - who chooses to revive a potentially dangerous legacy.This episode was produced by Alex Atack and Tamara Juburi, and edited by Dana Ballout with additional support from Nadeen Shaker and ...  Show more