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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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4.6 stars from 105,964 ratings
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“Intelligent, thought provoking and ad free.”
Bella Aoli Ciao via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/21/24
Shameful coverage
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“The ‘both-sides’-ing approach to covering Israel’s invasion of Gaza is unforgivable - I was a regular listener for almost ten years and have since unsubscribed. I will miss this podcast, but cannot bring myself to support a show that operates this way.”
Johnny Vulture via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/19/24
I can’t even imagine…
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“…my life without This American Life! Sometimes I go back and binge old episodes!
The production can’t be beat! Their choices of stories to tell are unmatched! These are my peeps!”
FNOMINL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/24
Recent Episodes
People rethinking some of the most important relationships in their lives — with their sister, their political party, and the nominee for president.
Prologue: Ira observes that we are in a moment of national reconsideration. (2 minutes)
Act One: Zoe Chace reports on a surprising guest at the...
Published 07/21/24
Published 07/21/24
People so close to each other, in extremely intimate situations, who are also a million miles apart.
Prologue: Valerie Kipnis tells Ira about riding the subway, shoulder-to-shoulder with someone she knows quite well, pretending she doesn’t see him. (8 minutes)
Act One: How much can you...
Published 07/14/24
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