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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 pl... Read more

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714: Day at the Beach

714: Day at the Beach

It’s the last few weeks of summer, so we’re going to the beach! This week, stories from the surf and sand.Prologue: Host... Read more

13 Aug 2023

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807: Eight Fights

807: Eight Fights

Nadia's family is split between Russia and Ukraine, which is pretty common. And when Russia invaded Ukraine, it didn’t j... Read more

6 Aug 2023

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805: The Florida Experiment

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804: The Retrievals

804: The Retrievals

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803: Greetings, People Of Earth

803: Greetings, People Of Earth

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802: Father's Day

802: Father's Day

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800: Jane Doe

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