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A Midwestern POW Camp

They were prisoners of war, yet they were paid for their work; many of them forged friendships with the locals that would last for the…

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Posted in American Countryside Podcast South Dakota

A Special Job and A Special Thanksgiving

Regardless of your political affiliation, the event that took place on Thanksgiving 2003 was remarkable. Today, we visit with a man who was not only…

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Posted in American Countryside Podcast South Dakota

Captain Travis Schuring

Comedians, professional wrestlers, cheerleaders and politicians–Travis Schuring works with them all. Where do you find such a career? In the Air Force, of course…

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A Protocol Officer in the Air Force

Most people can’t tell you exactly what a protocol officer does, but today’s broadcast let’s you meet one who served in Baghdad…

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The Dusenberg

In northeast Indiana there is a town that once produced the top cars of the day. In this very showroom, some of the world’s biggest…

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The Wonders of the Tuckaleeche Caverns

For centuries, people have recognized the natural beauty along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. We call it the Smokie mountains, but Steven Fananda’s…

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A Cavern Below the Smokey Mountains

Kids may go exploring when they have nothing better to do. Sometimes, those adventures can lead to trouble. But for this family, a wandering six…

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Posted in American Countryside Podcast Wisconsin

A Circus Museum

It all began with Albert, Otto, Alfred, Charles, and John. Without their last names, those first names might not mean anything to you. Put together…

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Helping Rural Business Thrive in Developing Nations

Willie Foote saw farmers and farmer cooperatives in developing nations often struggling to survive. What resulted was a vision turned non-profit organization that is making…

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Root Capital

American farmers know the financial difficulties that result from conditions that are often out of their control. Now imagine you are a small farmer in…

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