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In this episode, listen to two stories about food, family, and the choices our government makes in our name.

When it comes to women and monuments in the U.S., we seem to prefer mythical or allegorical women – think a lady in robes holding the scales of justice in front of a courthouse. But for decades, there was one statue in Wyoming that was an exception.

Embark on "American Railroad," which highlights the untold stories and unheard voices from the diverse communities that built America’s railway systems.

From early spirituals to gospel to blues to jazz, singing as an expression of deep emotion evolved, with the various strains blending into each other.

Artists such as Dakota Staton, Louis Jordan, O.C. Smith, Oscar Brown Jr., and Jon Hendricks let the good times roll.