American Countryside show

American Countryside

Summary: The American Countryside is truly a slice of Americana. It might be a well-known music or TV star or just someone with an interesting story that lives down the street. From Iditarod sled dog mushers, to NASA scientists... from the Rooster Crowing Championships to NFL greats...The American Countryside is sure to be of interest. Click the button above to listen to the latest show, or visit the American Countryside archives.

Podcasts:

 Picket’s Charge | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Every Independence Day we remember those who have fought for our freedom.  One well known battlefield still draws thousands of visitors who learn about a...

 A Twenty Year Gettysburg National Battlefield Guide | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

He’s shared his knowledge with joint chiefs of staff, ambassadors and other high ranking government officials.  But when you lead tours here, some of the...

 Lewis & Clark’s Montana Obstacle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Although sandbars and other river snags were a danger for Lewis and Clark on the way up the Missouri River…it was this obstacle in Montana...

 Albany, Minnesota’s Pioneer Days | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

There are lots of places you can go to see classic tractors.  Most are well done and many have a unique twist or a specific...

 The Small Town Event that Became a Big Time Attraction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

One September weekend each year you can count on about 20,000 to 25,000 people to attend an event in central Minnesota that began with just...

 A Keen Eye for Undiscovered History | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

John had a job, but he also had a keen eye for what he saw while doing that job.  For what other people may have...

 The Unique Signer of the Declaration of Independence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Of those who signed the declaration of independence, this man was the only one to sign more than just his name.  He had plenty of...

 Charles Carroll of Carrollton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

He became one of the wealthiest men in a colony where he could not vote, hold office, or worship in public.  Yet he was a...

 The Struggle Just to Get to School | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Today we take things like a high school education for granted.  If you want a diploma, you usually have access to a school where you...

 The Life of Father Kapaun | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Pilsen, Kansas is probably not on your way to most places you need to get.  Yet many people go out of their way to get...

 Carrying The Wounded – Caring For Souls | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

If someone needs help, we might say that others figuratively carried them to where they needed to be.  In this case, one man literally carried...

 Run to the Sound of the Battle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

The army needs brave soldiers.  In this battle, it seemed the bravest of them all was a man in the heat of the conflict yet...

 Pilsen, Kansas’ Skyline | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Drive to the small town of Pilsen, Kansas and there’s one building that dominates the skyline.  It’s the steeple of the town’s Catholic Church –...

 Many Nations – One Island | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive here. Then the French rules the island, followed by the Danes. Finally the Americans purchased it in...

 An Amazing Route to the U.S. Treasury | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:00

Today a high school or college student might take an internship to learn the basics they need for a certain career.  That was what Alex...

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