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“This show with its unnecessary drama and leftist jargon is a downer! Why would anybody listen?”
LuraLeigh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/24
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“So I expect to see a retraction on your November 3rd episode. It’s a FACT that the Biden Administration WAS NOT doing all they could in the wake of the hurricane.
FEMA sent out a memo TO BYPASS homes with TRUMP signs. So nice try guys trying to persuade people that THE RIGHT made it up. They...”Read full review »
bull&$it via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/24
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“Is having the vocal fry a part of the qualification of being on the show?!?! Out of all the producers, are there no one that does not sound like they are on the Kardashians show? Please, please for the love of the audio gods, can you guys get someone who can talk with a voice that does not sound...”Read full review »
Hyunc53 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/24
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“For years I’ve looked forward to this program each week. Ira has always had a genius at finding unusual, sometimes quirky stories that are entertaining and often provide insights into people around the country. But now the program frequently focuses on politics, like so many podcasts do. Please...”Read full review »
paghty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/24
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“This show was a lot better before every episode was about race or politics. I’m a liberal but I find the liberal agenda of the show overbearing these days. Tired of having NPR’s political agenda shoved down my throat week after week. I held out hope for about a year, waiting for just one...”Read full review »
explorerror via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/24
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“Can’t even write any words that could ever explain how much this show means to me!!
Thank you from New Zealand”
Mamma J1791 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
11/11/24
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“It pains me to right this review as I have been a listener and fan of the show for ~10 years. In listening to the recent episode, “A Small Thing That Gives Me a Tiny Shred of Hope,” I found myself almost at a loss for words. The episode started off with a very promising tone from Ira as if the...”Read full review »
mebner100 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/24
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“No. I could not care less about bridging the gap between my values and the party of fascists and racists. Not now. Not ever. Never.”
childish drivel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/24
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“t seems you’ve hit upon a key insight: the real antidote to “conspiracy nonsense” lies in trustworthy journalism. What audiences truly seek is simple—journalists they can rely on. All that Tangled is doing is fulfilling the most basic standard we should expect from any journalist.
Frankly, it’s...”Read full review »
J Pilger via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/24
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“TAL is one of the best out there and I’ve been a listener for many years. However, I’m not paying for a podcast where ever other show is a rerun from years past. And too many of them are about politics which I skip over anyway. Too bad. Not paying.”
59diz95 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“Find Ira hard to understand. He talks too fast and his words run together. And he uses the word “like” a lot like a teenager.”
nikki 6677 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/08/24
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“I knew the entire “This American Life..” was left leaning but I didn’t expect all the underhanded attempts to persuade people without touching on the facts… it all seemed to be relationship and feeling based… don’t worry about the politics in politics just pander to feelings. Anyone ever heard...”Read full review »
Rancid Evolution via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/24
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“Don’t me too naive”
nono_kitkat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
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“TAL thinks of conservative politics like a fish thinks all land is like the beach. They can see it, but can’t/don’t/won’t understand it. Haven’t heard a positive view of religion, or any part of trad life. Enjoy the echo chamber. Classic NPR.”
The_real_Hardy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
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“Just listened to the episode highlighting the Tangled newsletter and couples who vote differently. It’s just so crazy to me that the entire episode focused on democrats who were afraid to admit they’re voting for Kamala, republicans who have “seen the light” and now admit they were wrong about...”Read full review »
kyounguf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/24
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“Thank you so much for this weeks episode! The circumstances you narrated in this episode are very relatable in my household. It made me feel a little less lonely and a ton more hopeful.
Appreciate the great work week in and week out!”
Jalacado via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/24
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“just love yall bye”
booitsbecky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/24
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“I do understand the problems around financing a podcast like this. Lots of podcasts I listen to have a subscriber option. But to make all of the back catalogue subscriber only? Perhaps consider an episode on ‘subscriber culture’. How many subscriptions can the average wage earner afford?”
Rosa bug via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/31/24
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“Love the quality, reliability and production value of This American Life- always interesting themes put together with excellent stories. However, as a NYT subscriber for years I’m disappointed that NYT subscription does not allow us access to the new subscriber only tier that This American Life...”Read full review »
Hungry in Texas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/24
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“warm and touching，this podcast is worthwhile to follow！”
一个正在努力的仔🐶 via Apple Podcasts ·
China ·
10/31/24
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“I listened to this in school I got hooked instantly”
jfhdhdhdhhdhd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/24
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“This show is the OG of podcasts! An American institution, a classic !! I adore it!! Never leave us!!”
mc kitkat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/24
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“You know Israel was attacked Oct7, 2023? Stick to “American “stories “ like the title of your podcast.”
llidne217 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/24
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“I’m having such a great time listening to the archived shows now available with the Life Partner subscription. It’s a testament to how great this show is! Shows from nearly 30 years ago are intriguing, relevant, and just as entertaining as the new stuff. Thank you for many years of life changing...”Read full review »
HB92! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/24
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“This was such a sad and beautiful story. Thank you so much for giving us something real.”
sjdhsjsxjjs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/24
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“Loved this show but plays way too many repeats for my liking (an annoyance) lately. Would like to know if I join the partners programme will there be no repeats as don’t won’t to pay for repeats.”
saipitf via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/24/24
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“Ira Glass is not very thoughtful and thorough.”
The Voice Fry…. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“Favorite podcast of all is now even better with Partners content. I’m so happy I can contribute to a wonderful show AND get more shows! I could listen to Ira for hours and hours. This American Life rocks it every time .”
cjkrrs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“I’ve never listened”
Ohiocaso via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“The podcast episodes aren’t working.
Every time I play an episode, it tells that isn’t available !! 🙂🙂🙂”
1996IB via Apple Podcasts ·
Saudi Arabia ·
10/21/24
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“Not showing any balance between the sides in the conflict at all.
Very judgmental towards Israel.
For example there was the episode that a person talks about 40,000 Palestinians deaths and starts crying, I would expect some clarification that although a portion of these casualties are civilians...”Read full review »
DuduSana via Apple Podcasts ·
Israel ·
10/21/24
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“…I’ve never missed a show. If you do nothing else for yourself in this lifetime: subscribe to the whole catalogue and learn all you’ll ever need to know about Your Own American Life.
Thanks, Ira et al, I’m sure you’ve preserved my faith in humanity all this time.”
MsChessnudt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/24
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“I bet you make 8 figures! Take $100k out and give back to the fans! No wonder your show needs help! To woke you'll choke!”Read full review »
MrKaiboy524 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/24
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“Perhaps it’s not so much that the podcast came has changed, but that the show has changed. While I still listen, the clear bias of the show has gotten harder to overlook. You may attract more listeners if you stop with the politics and get back to great story telling.”
NoelS89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/21/24
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“I signed up for the year and all I get is more ads to sign up. I can’t get to the paid subscription part.”
evebreckenridge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/24
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“Thought provoking, touching, funny- always good, often great… the subscription seemed a no brainer- but the price is too high -doesn’t seem like it at first glance, but with everyone going to subscription - it’s way too much…. Fact is, many of us are stopping all subscription services …”
MichelleRN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/24
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“This American life has had such a profound effect on me. It was the first podcast I listened to the stories are incredible and heart warming and delightful. Recently when they added a subscription tier it became the one and only podcast I support financially. America needs this American life and...”Read full review »
-jose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
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“This show has become nothing but solid propaganda for a very specific set of liberal views. It’s sad to see as the stories used to be diverse and interesting. And instead they are producing hot garbage about things like why Palestine activists are not getting listened to and and Jews propaganda....”Read full review »
Snafudoc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
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“I’m so moved by the first subscriber episodes and the things Ira said in the interview +++
Ira put into words feelings one can only hope to describe as eloquently and considerate as one Ira Glass. I thank you. Honestly, I have very little money and This American life brings me so much joy. When I...”Read full review »
tubbytubby2x4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
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“This show was a lot better before every episode was about race or politics. I’m a liberal but I find the liberal agenda of the show overbearing these days.”
explorerror via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/24
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“Perhaps a promise ring should become part of the 25% merch discount?!? Having not missed an episode, without hesitation, I’m happy to contribute to a program that has lasted a longer length of time than any relationships I’ve had to date. Much appreciate the efforts made by all of you over the...”Read full review »
EasternShoreGurl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/24
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“The hostages should be grateful they were not tortured and SA with electric prods until death. The arrogance and anger of the woman who met the head of H is demonstrative of her feelings of superiority over Palestinians. None of them seem to have taken it upon themselves to learn about life for...”Read full review »
Vela55 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/24
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“this American life with benefits should be the new name because this is real storytelling from my family abroad that want to learn about what American culture is like. I send them this podcast. This is American culture from a ruined senior year because of a tornado to Fred Armisen impersonating...”Read full review »
tioleo8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/24
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childish drivel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/24
“I really appreciate the reporting on stories related to Gaza and Israel this year. I was especially moved by the “Senior Year” episode about study abroad students from Gaza and their experiences in the US. Thanks for your journalism!”
sisterlistener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/24
“Not really interested in the sagas of other nationalities- have other podcasts for that. How about sticking to This AMERICAN life?! Normally I love this show but allowing their progressive, democratic, liberal politics effect their ability to tell a story well is beyond disappointing, it’s...”Read full review »
Chaichai18 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/24
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