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

On this episode of Our American Stories, along the shores of Lake Michigan is a story stranger than fiction: a man preserved in a glass coffin. He was part of the House of David, a communal religious group whose followers built amusement parks, baseball teams, and their own legen ...  Show more

On this episode of Our American Stories, most people know the story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Fewer know what happened next. After flames destroyed the heart of the city and left more than 100,000 people homeless, Chicago didn’t collapse. It rebuilt faster and bigger tha ...  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