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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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847: The Truly Incredible Story of Keiko the Killer Whale

Nov 17, 2024
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846: This Is the Cake We Baked

Nov 10, 2024
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845: A Small Thing That Gives Me a Tiny Shred of Hope

Nov 3, 2024
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660: Hoaxing Yourself

Oct 27, 2024
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844: This Is the Case of Henry Dee

Oct 20, 2024
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843: A Little Bit of Power

Oct 13, 2024
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842: 51 Days

Oct 6, 2024
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841: My Senior Year

Sep 22, 2024
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840: How Are You Not Seeing This?

Sep 15, 2024
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839: Meet Me at the Fair

Sep 8, 2024