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This American Life is a popular radio show and podcast that features captivating stories about everyday life in America. Each episode is structured around a central theme and includes a mix of investigative journalism, personal anecdotes, and fictional narratives, engaging listeners with a diverse range of voices and experiences. The show's unique storytelling style resonates deeply with audiences, making complex topics accessible and relatable. With its emphasis on human emotions and social issues, This American Life has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following over the years. The website serves as a hub for fans to access past episodes, explore themes, and delve into the show's rich archive. Overall, it provides an insightful glimpse into the nuances of American life through the art of storytelling.
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A weekly public radio program and podcast. Each week we choose a theme and put together different kinds of stories on that theme. Steve Dressler We got a tip about a meat plant selling pig intestines as fake calamari, wondered if it could be true, and decided to investigate. Doppelgängers, doubles, evil twins and not-so-evil twins, this week. Fred Armisen co-hosts with Ira Glass. View details Next week preview Hi. We love you. Be our Life Partner. Support the show to get ad-free listening, bonus content, and our brand new Greatest Hits Archive – more than 250 favorite episodes hand-picked by Ira Glass. Learn more » Featured Extra Jan. 11, 2013 Doppelgängers Merch Get a t-shirt or print of Steve Dressler's pig/squid illustration. Recently Aired View archive Conversations across a divide: People who are outside a war zone check in with family, friends, and strangers inside. A show about people who are suddenly confronted with who they are. Boen Wang goes back to a day that changed the course of his family's story. Recommended Okay. It’s hundreds of episodes. Thousands of stories. We help you dig through the archive