This American Life
by This American Life
This American Life is a weekly public radio show, heard by 2.2 million people on more than 500 stations. Another 2.5 million people download the weekly podcast. It is hosted by Ira Glass, produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Media, delivered to stations by PRX The Public Radio Exchange, and has won all of the major broadcasting awards.
Latest Episodes
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643: Damned If You Do…
It’s one thing to weigh pros and cons. But sometimes all you have is con and con. This week, stories of people having to make a choice, when no good options exist.
The group Ira mentions at the end of Act One is the UN World Food Programme; their donation page is here. Posted on 15 April 2018 | 10:00 pm |
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642: The Impossible Dream
Before he leaves the Senate for good, Republican Jeff Flake is trying to get a bill passed. He has his work cut out for him, with a Senate that barely brings anything to the floor, a party he feels estranged from, and a president who seems to hate his guts. Producer Zoe Chace hung out with him for four months. Posted on 8 April 2018 | 10:00 pm |
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289: Go Ask Your Father
Sons and daughters get to find out the one thing they've always wanted to know about their father. The answers aren't always what they hope for. Posted on 1 April 2018 | 10:00 pm |
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306: Seemed Like A Good Idea at the Time
A girl signs up for a class. A couple hires an accountant. A group of co-workers decides to pool their money and buy a couple of lottery tickets. In the beginning, they're full of hope and optimism...and then something turns. Stories of good ideas gone bad. Posted on 25 March 2018 | 10:00 pm |