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This American Life
Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.6 stars from 104,933 ratings
The “war” in episode 822
I love this show, I love that we got to hear Yumna’s story. But, for an episode that is about “the words to say it”, it leaves a whole lot out. Yumna’s family has had to evacuate countless times not because of a natural disaster. The words are there, I encourage the producers to use them. Yumna’s...Read full review »
Skolliemouse via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/14/24
Ira is the original goat
Ira Glass is so seamlessly compelling that there is none better. He is the father of podcasts for me because my love of podcasts began with This American Life a long time ago. To agree with another reviewer he will indeed leave you crying in the Target parking lot. ❤️
Mimi Crochets via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/12/24
Heretic is the story of my life!
I thought it was just me. If you read the Bible, see how it speaks to you personally. Churches do not have a monopoly on what the Bible says. You do not need anyone to interpret it for you. Thanks TAL, this show has been bringing me joy since the 90’s ❤️
silence_event via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/12/24
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