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January 01, 1990 - October 14, 2012 + This American Life
Spies Like Us
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This week civilians dare to take on the world usually saved for the military, governments, and your boss. Welcome to the everyday world of surveillance....
Apology
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People are constantly saying "I'm sorry": in a crowded subway and in the shopping aisle when someone bumps into your cart. But, rare is the...
Swing Set
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A journey through the minds of undecided voters. They care about the same things as we do - the war in Iraq, health care, jobs...
When You Talk About Music
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Dan Gediman tells the story of his older brother, who he always idolized, who now works as a Tom Jones impersonator. Dael Orlandersmith eavesdrops on...
Two Steps Back
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Ten years ago, when he was still a reporter for NPR's All Things Considered, host Ira Glass did a year-long series on a Chicago public...
Enemy Camp '04
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Stories of enemies who become friends, friends who become enemies, and the ever-shifting line between friendly and hostile territory. A priest who once covered up...
How To Win Friends and Influence People
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Various methods are presented, some more effective than others. David Sedaris discloses the approach he used in high school. Another man explains why dressing up...
Put Your Heart In It
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We do a sort of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" ... but for agriculture. Hilary Hoffman and his wife spent his life savings a...
My Pen Pal
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Sarah York, from northern Michigan, became General Manuel Noriega's pen pal in 1988. This, and stories of other very unusual pen pals.
Big Tent
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Republicans are on the march at every level of state, local and federal government. But a majority party has to also be an inclusive party....
Roadtrip!
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With all the American movies and songs and books about the joy of the open road, it's hard for an American to just take a...
Best Interests
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How do you know what's best for someone else - especially when that someone else is a little kid? When Georgia Norman, a three-and-a-half year...
This American Life Pledge Drive Special
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This week's special edition of This American Life features segments from past programs My Experimental Phase, Promised Land and a portion of David Sedaris' CD...
Act V
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Since 1999, a group of inmates at a high-security prison outside St. Louis have been performing Shakespeare's Hamlet for fellow inmates and outside visitors. Hamlet...
Someone to Watch Over Me
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Susie and John moved to their farm just two years ago. But when John got sick for a while, people who were no more than...
