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1001 Stories From the Old West
1001 STORIES FROM THE OLD WEST
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Welcome to the new 1001 Stories From the Old West.. Here we offer hand-picked accounts from diaries, historical documents, autobiographies, books of the time period, and historians to bring you the American frontier story directly from the people who lived it. You'll hear actual accounts of Indian battles, pioneer struggles, outlaws, cowboys and Indians, lawmen, and the men and women who took the chance and moved west, many by wagon train, to a largely uncharted and wild territory. Go west, young man, are the words often attributed to Horace Greeley, American author and newspaper editor, but there was more to that quote. He wrote “Washington is not a place to live in- the rents are high, the food is bad, and the morals are deplorable. Go west, young man, go west, and grow up with the country. We invite you to go west with us to another world, another time, another place- and see if you have what it takes to survive and thrive in a world that was much simpler than today's- yet demanded much more of you. Time to mount up-1001 Stories From the Old West is waiting for you. We publish new episodes every other Sunday night at 6pm Eastern Standard Time and you're invited to join us where ever you go for podcasts

1001 History's Best Storytellers- Author Interviews
1001 HISTORY'S BEST STORYTELLERS
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A wide assortment of author interviews with historians, military heroes, writers, speakers, journalists and much more. Also available at www.bestof1001stories.com.

Hobo History
HOBO HISTORY
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Often we are taught history from the point of view of the wealthy businessman or politician. The history lessons we learn in schools are picked through for you, the books are sorted through before the students get there. Hobo History is just a place to learn a few stories that get passed over, or to learn about the historical figures that were left out of what we happen to be taught about working class history.

Reclaimed
RECLAIMED
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Today, the Navajo Nation has no guaranteed right to use the water that flows in and around their reservation. In this season of "Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation," journalist Charly Edsitty follows the history of oppression and exclusion that kept the Navajo from their water -- and traces the fight to reclaim their sovereignty. Now, the Navajo people are demanding their water back, and they’re closer than ever to securing this basic human right. Last season, “Reclaimed: The Forgotten League” told the stories of professional baseball’s often-overlooked greats and how newly acknowledged Negro Leagues statistics could rewrite history books. Earlier seasons included “The Story of Mamie Till-Mobley,” recognized with the Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Podcast, and “Tulsa’s Buried Truth,” on the search for mass graves beneath Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the fight for justice for the descendants of the Black Americans killed in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Harlots
HARLOTS
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Harlots dives into the lives of the people lost to the shadows of history: the mistresses. Usually dubbed “harlots”, these women (and men) are often the villains of the story...if they're even mentioned at all. Join host GennaRose Nethercott for a peek beneath the sheets at some of the most scandalous affairs in history. Produced by Aaron Mahnke (Lore) and narrated by GennaRose Nethercott (Thistlefoot).

Cold Case Florida
COLD CASE FLORIDA
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Florida has a population of 22 million residents and welcomed more than 137 million visitors last year. And although the overall crime rate has dropped for an incredible 50 straight years, there are still more than 19,000 unsolved homicides in Florida dating back to 1965. The Cold Case Florida Podcast was created by the Florida Sheriffs Association to highlight some of those cases and offer the public an opportunity to help solve these crimes – bringing justice to the perpetrators and giving closure to the families. Join us as we work with local sheriffs’ offices to close cold cases in the sunshine state. Thank you to the participating sheriffs and their teams for assistance in the production of this podcast. If you would like to learn more about the Florida Sheriffs Association or become a member, visit flsheriffs.org.

Digital Desperados
DIGITAL DESPERADOS
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Welcome to the Digital Desperados Podcast featuring Dark Tales from the Web with Patrick McMurphy. Patrick brings his Irish story telling origins into the limelight as he highlights the Dark Tales of Digital Desperados from around the globe. Cyber Criminal masterminds who are world renowned. Listen in and be prepared to be amazed and intrigued. This podcast is Brought to you by SaferNet VPN.

That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke
THAT'S JUST WEIRD WITH AARON MAHNKE
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Your weekly guide to all the weird things that have happened in our world-both yesterday and today. Each week, we take a short tour of the strangest news from around the world, dip into wild historical events from the past, and explore one larger tale that’s sure to leave you shaking your head. Hosted by Aaron Mahnke.

OK by Me
OK BY ME
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A crowdsourced map of Oklahoma landmarks looking at the places we love, by the people who love them.

MACV SOG interviews with warriors. Combat veterans talk openly about their service during the Vietnam war.
MACV SOG INTERVIEWS WITH WARRIORS. COMBAT VETERANS TALK...
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Over the years I have become friends with many Vietnam Special Forces MACV SOG men. It has been an honor. First they trusted me to share stories of their war in my publication Pucker Factor stories of MACV SOG. Most of these had never publicly been spoken about. Now I begin a new challenge to get them to speak publicly about their covert lives of being behind enemy lines or engaging the well trained enemy on their own territory. These warriors will not be with us forever. It is important we learn the histories of such men now.

MallWalk
MALLWALK
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On November 11th 2004, 14-year-old Conrad Cliff jackhammered into the water main at The Royal Galleria near Belmont, California. Twenty-three people drowned. Three people were electrocuted in the arcade. Two people were fatally bitten by a hammerhead shark that escaped from the mall's aquarium. And the teenager responsible was never found. No body. No trace. Blair Van Auken was with Conrad at the mall that day but refused to speak about the incident for 18 years. Until now. This is a 6 part series on madness, machines, and melancholy in the MallScape of America. This is MallWalk.

In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson
IN PLAIN SIGHT: LADY BIRD JOHNSON
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"In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson" presents a surprising and original portrait of Lady Bird Johnson, told in the former first lady's own words -- from over 123 hours of her White House audio diaries, heard here largely for the first time ever. It recasts Lady Bird's role in the Johnson White House as her husband's closest advisor and most trusted political partner and provides history-making revelations about LBJ's time in office. It's the story of how one vastly underestimated woman navigated the power, politics and polarization of her era to become one of the most influential members of the Johnson administration... even if we never knew it. An eight-part series from ABC Audio & Best Case Studios. Hosted by New York Times bestselling author Julia Sweig.