American Countryside » Indiana

Leroy Keyes

Tom — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:01:42 +0000

In 1968, O.J Simpson won the Heisman Trophy, but it was this man who was runner-up in the Heisman balloting that year. His story is one he shares with many across the Hoosier state and the nation as well…..

Working to End Hunger

Tom — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:01:12 +0000

Food. We may not think much about it, until we go without a meal. I hope you’ll join me in giving thanks and helping those who are in need. Today’s broadcast is brought to you by FarmersFeedingtheWorld.org. Let’s work to end local and global hunger and share agriculture’s life changing story. Watch our Thanksgiving Ag Day television broadcast or join the effort at farmersfeedingtheworld.org.

Veterans Day

Tom — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:01:11 +0000

On Veterans Day, we remember those who have served our country and those who have fought to preserve freedom at home and around the world. Often those veterans not only make a difference around the globe, but here at home too. We meet one young man who certainly fits that category, and he ended up landing a job with his boyhood idols as well…..

A Flight Plan for Life

Tom — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:01:26 +0000

Vernice Armour was a combat pilot in Iraq. It was an extraordinary mission, working to rebuild the country and protecting citizens and troops form those bent on thwarting the push for freedom. She perhaps could have never imagined how those events would change lives there and back home…..

Vernice “Flygirl” Armour

Tom — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:01:00 +0000

Vernice had a dream to fly. However, that dream wasn’t simply to take to the air, but to push the limits of what had been done before her. What resulted was an amazing story of determination that inspires people today…..

Dozens of Currencies

Tom — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:01:44 +0000

One, five, ten, twenty? Those are the denominations of bills we normally see when paying for items. Now imagine that not only were there more denominations, but there were dozens of different types of bills in circulation. What you would have is a major mess–and that’s exactly what banking could be like in the 1850′s…..

The Nation’s First Banks

Tom — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:01:57 +0000

Today, you can find banks and ATM machines seemingly everywhere. But in the first few decades following the founding of the nation, banks were scarce–that is, until this president changed the way we banked…..

The Red Skelton Festival

Tom — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:01:15 +0000

If you go to Vincennes, Indiana this weekend, there’s a good chance you’ll meet a clown. Actually, there’s a chance you might meet one thousand of them…..

From the Hall of Fame to a Wiffle Ball Bat

Tom — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:01:07 +0000

Collecting and selling sports memorabilia can be big business. John Baker ended up in it somewhat by accident and the stories he has to tell ranger from Hall of Fame stars to the owner of one very special wiffle ball bat…..

Collecting Sports Memorabilia

Tom — Tue, 31 May 2011 05:01:56 +0000

Many of us have enjoyed picking up a ball and glove and playing catch. Now image picking up a ball and glove and finding out it’s worth several hundred dollars…..