This American Life
This American Life and Chicago Public Media
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885: Bless This Mess 04/12/2026 01:01:38212: The Other Man 04/05/2026 01:02:33
884: The Idiot 03/29/2026 00:59:50883: Call Your Parents 03/22/2026 01:00:19628: In the Shadow of the City 03/15/2026 00:57:02 Show all episodes
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This American Life team had only one goal in creating this podcast: to develop a news product with a plot. Each episode tells a different story of another person, full of funny, emotional and surprising moments. Join Ira Glass in this unique program which has won the hearts of more than 2.2 million people, besides a significant amount of prizes.
ProducerThis American Life and Chicago Public Media
HostIra Glass
CountryUnited States
Episodes count19
Average duration60'
FrequencyWeekly
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