Natural History
Jul 15, 2026
A Bronx woman with a difficult upbringing decides to figure out where she came from. Her journey leads her to a grandfather whose work is admired by millions.
All families tell stories about themselves. Those stories are passed down, and like an intergenerational game of telephone, the details sometimes change from fact to fiction. But have you ever wondered how much of the lore is actually true? Family Lore is a weekly narrative podcast that celebrates and investigates ancestral mystique. Each episode begins with a guest sharing a fascinating family legend, followed by a historical deep-dive to uncover the truth and meaning behind the tale. Whether it’s a grandfather who flew before the Wright Brothers, a great-aunt who invented the margarita, or a great-uncle who killed a Texas ranching scion, each story offers an intimate glimpse into the familial fables that captivate us. Family Lore is an Audacy original podcast. For more compelling stories of American history, listen to Cement City and Hope, Through History (with Jon Meacham and The HISTORY® Channel), available in this feed.
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Alina In Exile
Jul 08, 2026
Alina Fernandez was a small child when the Cuban Revolution spilled onto the streets of Havana. The Revolution's leader, Fidel Castro, would appear on television, giving speeches that would often run…
The King's Life Guard
Jul 01, 2026
A man who grew up with little to no information about his family history encounters a 380-year-old tale about war and royalty. And with the help of a British researcher, new information is discovered.
Remaking The World
Jun 24, 2026
David Belden was born into the upper echelons of Moral Re-Armament, a spiritual movement that hoped to save the world. It wasn't until later in his life that David realized he was in a cult.
Father Figure
Jun 17, 2026
Acclaimed magazine writer Tom Junod investigates the history of his father, his family, and himself. In the process of writing his memoir - In The Days Of My Youth I Was Told What It Means To Be A…
Ann, The Witch
Jun 10, 2026
A family discovers an ancestor who was convicted at the Salem Witch Trials. And they take umbrage with the fact that she was never pardoned.
The Pirate Connection
Jun 03, 2026
While connecting the dots between her family and the infamous New Orleans pirates, Jean and Pierre Laffite, a self-taught genealogist discovers a family secret. The founder of the Laffite Society…
Portrait of a Lady
May 27, 2026
The granddaughter of a prolific Jewish art collector who fled Europe during World War II embarks on a quest to recover the looted art.
Chasing Diamonds
May 20, 2026
A Dutch retiree never knew what his father experienced in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. But when he finds his father's journal, he discovers some unfinished business.
The Power of Family Stories
May 13, 2026
Author Bruce Feiler discusses the fascinating links between family stories and the elusive concept of happiness.
The Real Rosie
May 06, 2026
During World War II, posters featuring a brash and beautiful woman inspired others to take up factory jobs and support America's war effort. "Rosie The Riveter" would become a symbol of American…
A Texas Feud
Apr 29, 2026
A love triangle between ranching families in the Texas Panhandle has fatal consequences. Over a 100 years later, the killer's great-niece revives the story.
The Grandfather of Snowboarding
Apr 22, 2026
Did a family man's backyard invention change the world of outdoor sports?
If Mosquito Hawks Can Fly
Apr 15, 2026
A Louisiana man born into slavery designs an airship with hopes to take flight. Those plans are interrupted, but maybe not forever.
The Unsinkable Margarita Sames
Apr 08, 2026
The margarita is arguably the most famous cocktail in the world. But have you ever stopped to wonder who was the first to make it?
Introducing Family Lore
Apr 07, 2026
All families tell stories about themselves. Those stories are passed down, and like an intergenerational game of telephone, the details sometimes change from fact to fiction. But have you ever…
Cement City: Episode 10 | A Thousand Pairs of Untied Shoes
Nov 06, 2024
Jeanne Marie and Erin are closing in on a year in Donora. At Twinkle Bright Night they face existential questions: Will the new mayor save council? Is the community college going to come? What’s…
Cement City: Episode 9 | No Indictments
Nov 06, 2024
It’s the general election! Yancey vs. Ed! The future of Donora is on the line, and ballot tampering and election denialism are in the air.
Cement City: Episode 8 | Don’t Bitch About the Smog
Oct 30, 2024
Other towns have apples. Or pumpkin festivals. Donora has smog. Mayor Piglet sees this as an opportunity, and Donora is totally transformed — if only for a day.
Cement City: Episode 7 | Make Sure You Take Care of Vicki
Oct 23, 2024
Donora to the rescue!... of itself. Jeanne Marie and Erin discover the intricacies of Donora self-provided, self-maintained, totally improvised safety net.
Cement City: Episode 6 | The Island of Donora
Oct 16, 2024
There’s trouble everywhere. Jeanne Marie and Erin realize what the town has always known: This town isn’t on anyone’s radar. No one is coming in to help.
Cement City: Episode 5 | Great Societies Crumble from Within
Oct 09, 2024
Indictments! Scandal and intrigue! The s***show on council is worse than anyone could have imagined.
Cement City: Episode 4 | Big Day in a Little Town
Oct 02, 2024
It’s Election Day. A ragtag group of rookies is promising change and looking for a clean sweep. Jeanne Marie sees a potential hero and falls hard.
Cement City: Episode 3 | The Skeleton Crew
Sep 25, 2024
It’s gridlock on council and nothing’s getting done. An upcoming election feels like the only ray of hope.
Cement City: Episode 2 | Just as Good as Ever
Sep 18, 2024
Donora has no banks, no gas stations, no schools. Jeanne Marie and Erin discover the one thing that could bring the town back to life.
Cement City: Episode 1 | I’ll Die Here
Sep 18, 2024
Jeanne Marie and Erin wander off the highway into Donora, Pa, a dying town with a dark secret. They decide to buy a house. A solid concrete house. In a neighborhood called Cement City.
Introducing Cement City: I Think I Like You
Sep 17, 2024
Two journalists stumble into a dying rust belt town with a Smog Museum and a mayor named Piglet… and not a whole lot else. They have one burning question: What’s it like to live here? In a town left…
Hope, Through History: Episode 5 | Bloody Sunday: A Battle For Justice
Jul 28, 2021
