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This American Life

by 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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Latest episodes

  1. 900: Talk Me Into It Nov 2, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
  2. 506: Secret Identity Oct 26, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
  3. 489: No Coincidence, No Story! Oct 19, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min
  4. 427: Original Recipe Oct 12, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
  5. 899: Reaching Out Oct 5, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
  6. 898: An Argument Sep 28, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
  7. 897: Intergenerational Space Travel Sep 21, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
  8. 896: I Know What You Need Aug 31, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
  9. 895: Label Maker! Aug 17, 2026 · 57 min
  10. 894: I Couldn't Help but Notice Aug 3, 2026 · 59 min

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