The House Built By Chewing Gum?
Our American Stories
iHeartPodcasts
4.3 • 737 Ratings
🗓️ 6 January 2025
⏱️ 16 minutes
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On this episode of Our American Stories, William Wrigley, Jr. was a brilliant businessman, but his ingenuity was outshined by his love for his wife. Here's the story of how he made his fortune and then spent it on the one he loved.
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| 0:05.4 | If I didn't know, maybe you didn't either. |
| 0:07.5 | This season, we're shining a spotlight on revolutionary women who redefined excellence. |
| 0:12.8 | Give Grace Wisher her flowers. |
| 0:15.0 | Next time you see the American flag, you just remember a 16-year-old black woman helped to make it happen. |
| 0:20.1 | Listen to I didn't know. |
| 0:21.4 | Maybe you didn't either. |
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| 0:43.8 | behind the scenes insights, and a deep dive into the themes that have made Yellowstone a cultural phenomenon. |
| 0:50.3 | Our family legacy is this ranch. |
| 0:52.7 | When I'm a, live my life. |
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| 1:26.5 | content you won't find anywhere else. |
| 1:29.4 | Ready to laugh and stay informed? |
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