EP319: Eilene Lyon: One Way Or Another, America’s First Real Life Superhero and Homestead Laws Saving Women From Homelessness

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How One Company Helped an Employee Find Her Calling

On this episode of Our American Stories, finding meaningful work is easier said than done. For our Opportunity America series, Kelly Robinson shares how the culture at Koch Industries helped her discover new strengths, grow professionally, and ultimately find her calling. It’s a ...  Show more

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The Night 2 H-Bombs Fell on North Carolina (Told By the Man Who Dismantled Them)

On this episode of Our American Stories, in January 1961, a B-52 Stratofortress crash near Goldsboro sent two massive hydrogen bombs falling to the ground just days after John F. Kennedy took office. But much of what happened that day remained hidden from the public for decades.E ...  Show more

 . 27min 27sec

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