A Good Name Is the Greatest Inheritance
Summary
This episode of Our American Stories features Steve and Mike Raikman, who share how their family’s Catholic faith instilled strong ethical values across generations. Steve recounts his father’s lessons on honesty and respect, which guided him through dangerous work as a damage appraiser. Mike reflects on how these principles shaped his own integrity in the mortgage industry, emphasizing the enduring impact of parental discipline and love.
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Introduction to Our American Stories and the Raikman family
Mike Raikman on his father's background in damage appraisal
Steve Raikman on his father's lessons on respect and integrity
Steve Raikman on rejecting bribes and protecting his family
Host commentary on faith, values, and American principles
Promotional segments for Our American Stories and other podcasts
Mike Raikman on his father's strict moral code and mafia encounters
Mike Raikman recounts a drunk driving accident and his father's reaction
Mike Raikman on bonding with his father during long car rides
Mike Raikman on ethical mortgage banking during the housing crisis
Mike Raikman on passing down values and the host's closing thoughts
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