26 episodes
American Countryside Andrew McCrea
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- Society & Culture
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.
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The Galveston Hurricane
It is the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history – a storm that hit Galveston, Texas in September 1900 that causes catastrophic destruction and claimed thousands...
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A Catastrophic Impact
Today we may think of this city as a beach getaway. In 1900 it certainly had beaches but it was also an important port and...
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Hatch Chile
If you play with fire your liable to get burned. But on Jim Lytle’s farm, fire is what they grow. It’s fire in the form...
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The Center of the Hemisphere
I recently headed west on highway 29 from Wausau, Wisconsin. I then turned north, back west, then back north…and then, found myself next to a...
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The Trial of Standing Bear
At the time of his trial, Standing Bear did not have the right to take a matter to court. However, this judge allowed the leader...
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Trying to Bury His Son
A father was simply trying to bury his teenage son. But a trip that would take them many miles to the family’s original home in...