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We go inside the back rooms of one multinational corporation and hear the intricate workings of how they put the fix in.
We go inside the back rooms of one multinational corporation and hear the intricate workings of how they put the fix in.
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We played matchmaker and formed a one-day band out of musicians in the classifieds.
We played matchmaker and formed a one-day band out of musicians in the classifieds.
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Ira talks about our “Poultry Slam” episodes and one particular listener’s reaction.
Ira talks about our “Poultry Slam” episodes and one particular listener’s reaction.
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Some of the instruments used in recording Starlee's break-up song.
Some of the instruments used in recording Starlee's break-up song.
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Listener remix contest.
Listener remix contest.
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Denis Wood creates maps that are like novels: they try to describe everyday life.
Denis Wood creates maps that are like novels: they try to describe everyday life.
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Featuring kids from Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Ann Arbor.
Featuring kids from Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Ann Arbor.
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Dan Savage, David Rakoff, and Mike Birbiglia. Plus: Joss Whedon sings!
Dan Savage, David Rakoff, and Mike Birbiglia. Plus: Joss Whedon sings!
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A video put together by David Rakoff and Dave Hill for our Spring 2009 event, "This American Life -- Live!"
A video put together by David Rakoff and Dave Hill for our Spring 2009 event, "This American Life -- Live!"
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Ira writes: “Somehow, this interview I did with Current TV long ago became so well-known among creative types, that sometimes it feels more famous than our radio show.”
Ira writes: “Somehow, this interview I did with Current TV long ago became so well-known among creative types, that sometimes it feels more famous than our radio show.”
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Scenes from the Plattekill Travel Plaza, a rest stop on the New York State Thruway.
Scenes from the Plattekill Travel Plaza, a rest stop on the New York State Thruway.
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The second cartoon Chris Ware and John Kuramoto made for our TV show, animating a story told by Radiolab host Robert Krulwich and his wife, Tamar.
The second cartoon Chris Ware and John Kuramoto made for our TV show, animating a story told by Radiolab host Robert Krulwich and his wife, Tamar.
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Images to go along with Episode 199: "The House on Loon Lake."
Images to go along with Episode 199: "The House on Loon Lake."
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Photos from Jane's Dad's story.
Photos from Jane's Dad's story.
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Thank you to the 13,000 listeners who voted for their favorite stories.
Thank you to the 13,000 listeners who voted for their favorite stories.
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EXTRA - Giant Pool of Money Show ... translated into German
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This is a tribute to the song "We Can Do It" from The Producers where Nathan Lane explains his unlikely get-rich-quick scheme. Written by Robert Lopez (Book of Mormon, Frozen) to describe the financial deal in our episode "Inside Job."
This is a tribute to the song "We Can Do It" from The Producers where Nathan Lane explains his unlikely get-rich-quick scheme. Written by Robert Lopez (Book of Mormon, Frozen) to describe the financial deal in our episode "Inside Job."
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Broadway's first ever investigative reporting musical comedy number.
Broadway's first ever investigative reporting musical comedy number.
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Bill Moyers played our original broadway song.
Bill Moyers played our original broadway song.
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In 2008, 501 images were sent from a radio telescope in Eupatoria, Ukraine, towards Gliese 581 c, a planet 118 trillion miles away. Here are some of those images.
In 2008, 501 images were sent from a radio telescope in Eupatoria, Ukraine, towards Gliese 581 c, a planet 118 trillion miles away. Here are some of those images.
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It's honestly pretty amazing.
It's honestly pretty amazing.
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Photos of Windell Cleveland.
Photos of Windell Cleveland.
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Here's the comic Chris made about for the show "Superpowers."
Here's the comic Chris made about for the show "Superpowers."
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Photos from "Trickle Down History" and "Minor Authorities."
Photos from "Trickle Down History" and "Minor Authorities."
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An animation about “Toxie,” a toxic asset that reporters from Planet Money bought in 2010.
An animation about “Toxie,” a toxic asset that reporters from Planet Money bought in 2010.
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Photographs from the story.
Photographs from the story.
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At Littlefield in Brooklyn.
At Littlefield in Brooklyn.
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We posited that there aren't that many holiday jokes. We stand corrected.
We posited that there aren't that many holiday jokes. We stand corrected.
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Chris Ware and animator John Kuramoto made two cartoons for the TV version of our radio show. This is the first.
Chris Ware and animator John Kuramoto made two cartoons for the TV version of our radio show. This is the first.
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To be clear: We are not claiming that we have found the recipe used today for Coca-Cola.
To be clear: We are not claiming that we have found the recipe used today for Coca-Cola.
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Make the "original recipe" yourself.
Make the "original recipe" yourself.
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We had no idea how big a splash the Coca-Cola recipe story would make.
We had no idea how big a splash the Coca-Cola recipe story would make.
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EXTRA - Our Coca-Cola Recipe Story Made Conan O'Brien's Monologue
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We're astounded at how much interest this story has generated.
We're astounded at how much interest this story has generated.
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Another interesting case.
Another interesting case.
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Judge Amanda Williams has decided to respond at length, publicly, to my story about her drug court.
Judge Amanda Williams has decided to respond at length, publicly, to my story about her drug court.
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Our "When Patents Attack!" show has been getting a fair amount of ink.
Our "When Patents Attack!" show has been getting a fair amount of ink.
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EXTRA - A Response To Some of The Comments From "Game Changer"
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Sarah Koenig responds to Penn State University's press release.
Sarah Koenig responds to Penn State University's press release.
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We wanted to hear from the last person to see Tom alive.
We wanted to hear from the last person to see Tom alive.
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The website FrugalDad posted this infographic inspired by our episode.
The website FrugalDad posted this infographic inspired by our episode.
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This American Life has retracted the episode referenced here because we learned that many of Mike Daisey's experiences in China were fabricated.
This American Life has retracted the episode referenced here because we learned that many of Mike Daisey's experiences in China were fabricated.
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The USS John C. Stennis has been in the news a lot lately, after Iran warned the US to keep the Stennis out of the Persian Gulf.
The USS John C. Stennis has been in the news a lot lately, after Iran warned the US to keep the Stennis out of the Persian Gulf.
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Ira writes: “I did this interview in the press tour for Sleepwalk with Me. Every now and then, I run into someone who makes movies – or tries to make them – who tells me how much they related to it.”
Ira writes: “I did this interview in the press tour for Sleepwalk with Me. Every now and then, I run into someone who makes movies – or tries to make them – who tells me how much they related to it.”
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EXTRA - News Flash: The Real Inventor of "Self-Deportation"
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We were reminded that Kobach was not the first person to come up with the idea of "self-deportation."
We were reminded that Kobach was not the first person to come up with the idea of "self-deportation."
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We've learned that Mike Daisey's story about Apple in China contained significant fabrications.
We've learned that Mike Daisey's story about Apple in China contained significant fabrications.
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The conversation left a real impression on us. Here's the extended version.
The conversation left a real impression on us. Here's the extended version.
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David Sedaris, David Rakoff, Tig Notaro, Glynn Washington, Terry Gross, Mike Birbiglia, Ryan Knighton, dance by Monica Bill Barnes & Company, music by OK Go (who created an app so the audience could play along with the band).
David Sedaris, David Rakoff, Tig Notaro, Glynn Washington, Terry Gross, Mike Birbiglia, Ryan Knighton, dance by Monica Bill Barnes & Company, music by OK Go (who created an app so the audience could play along with the band).
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Mike Birbiglia directed this short film — starring him and Fresh Air host Terry Gross — for our “Invisible Made Visible” live show.
Mike Birbiglia directed this short film — starring him and Fresh Air host Terry Gross — for our “Invisible Made Visible” live show.
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Photos of Oscar Ramirez Castaneda and his family, and also Tranquilino Castaneda.
Photos of Oscar Ramirez Castaneda and his family, and also Tranquilino Castaneda.
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Ira gives a commencement speech denouncing the very idea of commencement speeches. He also tries to give helpful pointers to the grads.
Ira gives a commencement speech denouncing the very idea of commencement speeches. He also tries to give helpful pointers to the grads.
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EXTRA - Spanish transcript of "What Happened at Dos Erres"
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Historic photos from John Biewen's story.
Historic photos from John Biewen's story.
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We invited listeners to write us if they believe they've spotted Cindy Sherman or someone claiming to be her at her retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art.
We invited listeners to write us if they believe they've spotted Cindy Sherman or someone claiming to be her at her retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art.
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Several papers have dropped Journatic, and there's some strife internally at the company as well.
Several papers have dropped Journatic, and there's some strife internally at the company as well.
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On Tuesday, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that was filed against the FBI as a result of Operation Flex.
On Tuesday, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that was filed against the FBI as a result of Operation Flex.
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When an aspiring stand-up fails to express his true feelings, his anxiety comes out in increasingly funny and dangerous sleepwalking incidents.
When an aspiring stand-up fails to express his true feelings, his anxiety comes out in increasingly funny and dangerous sleepwalking incidents.
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As part of its Ask a Grown series, Rookie Magazine had Ira shared some of his children’s-entertainment skills while answering reader questions.
As part of its Ask a Grown series, Rookie Magazine had Ira shared some of his children’s-entertainment skills while answering reader questions.
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EXTRA - Follow-Up to This Weekend's Story about New Hampshire
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EXTRA - When America Asked Household Dogs to Serve in World War II
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Photos and documents from our Animal Sacrifice show.
Photos and documents from our Animal Sacrifice show.
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We sifted through thousands of images on Instagram and chose a selection of events, big and small, that people captured over the course of this week.
We sifted through thousands of images on Instagram and chose a selection of events, big and small, that people captured over the course of this week.
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He'll be imitating a public radio personality, one familiar to This American Life listeners.
He'll be imitating a public radio personality, one familiar to This American Life listeners.
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ProPublica, our partner in the story, has uncovered information about one of the soldiers who is wanted by authorities for participating in the massacre.
ProPublica, our partner in the story, has uncovered information about one of the soldiers who is wanted by authorities for participating in the massacre.
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We spent five months at Harper High School in Chicago, where last year alone 29 current and recent students were shot. 29. Here are photos of the school.
We spent five months at Harper High School in Chicago, where last year alone 29 current and recent students were shot. 29. Here are photos of the school.
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The school's administrators have set up a donation page.
The school's administrators have set up a donation page.
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Extra coincidence stories from you that all involve your photographs.
Extra coincidence stories from you that all involve your photographs.
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Trying to understand what disability means for American workers.
Trying to understand what disability means for American workers.
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When Fred co-hosted our “Doppelgangers” show, he mentioned that he’d once played Ira in a sketch that never made it onto TV. This is that killed sketch.
When Fred co-hosted our “Doppelgangers” show, he mentioned that he’d once played Ira in a sketch that never made it onto TV. This is that killed sketch.
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EXTRA - First Lady Michelle Obama to visit Harper High School
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She will meet with students and counselors to hear about their experiences.
She will meet with students and counselors to hear about their experiences.
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Here are some of the pieces of art that Anthony and artists traded — and collaborated on.
Here are some of the pieces of art that Anthony and artists traded — and collaborated on.
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"I did not mean to imply that Huntington's is what made Vince do this violent thing."
"I did not mean to imply that Huntington's is what made Vince do this violent thing."
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VIDEO - Ira Talks About Michael Jackson at the Academy of Arts and Letters
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When the Academy of Arts and Letters gave Ira a medal for spoken language, he gave this speech.
When the Academy of Arts and Letters gave Ira a medal for spoken language, he gave this speech.
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This extra has no summary.
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His family has finally left Iraq.
His family has finally left Iraq.
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The notes from our brainstorm about the show name.
The notes from our brainstorm about the show name.
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We thought it would be fun to commission some illustrations to mark our 500th episode.
We thought it would be fun to commission some illustrations to mark our 500th episode.
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Harper High has lost its first student since our shows about the school.
Harper High has lost its first student since our shows about the school.
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After talking to us, the Georgia Tech Admissions Director got this email.
After talking to us, the Georgia Tech Admissions Director got this email.
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Hear the full statement from Vice President for Medical Affairs, Ed Kuffner.
Hear the full statement from Vice President for Medical Affairs, Ed Kuffner.
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Artist Alice Leora Briggs created a drawing to accompany a story from "Secret Identity."
Artist Alice Leora Briggs created a drawing to accompany a story from "Secret Identity."
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An update on episode 465, "What Happened At Dos Erres."
An update on episode 465, "What Happened At Dos Erres."
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Google sometimes invites people in to give little talks or Q&As. Ira was asked, while he was visiting California.
Google sometimes invites people in to give little talks or Q&As. Ira was asked, while he was visiting California.
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Ira writes: “Several people have taken a quote from that Current TV interview and made short videos with it. This one, by Daniel Sax, is inventive and beautiful.”
Ira writes: “Several people have taken a quote from that Current TV interview and made short videos with it. This one, by Daniel Sax, is inventive and beautiful.”
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We made six mini-love stories for the Google team.
We made six mini-love stories for the Google team.
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We collaborated with Google on the Valentine's Day Google Doodle.
We collaborated with Google on the Valentine's Day Google Doodle.
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An update on our story about women in the Orthodox Jewish community whose husbands refuse to give them a divorce.
An update on our story about women in the Orthodox Jewish community whose husbands refuse to give them a divorce.
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The Florida State Attorney released a report on the shooting of Ibragim Todashev.
The Florida State Attorney released a report on the shooting of Ibragim Todashev.
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Mike will receive credit for the entire time that he was accidentally out of prison.
Mike will receive credit for the entire time that he was accidentally out of prison.
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Photos from rehearsals, backstage and the performance.
Photos from rehearsals, backstage and the performance.
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For our “Return to the Scene of the Crime” live show, Chris Ware and John Kuramoto created this animated short, about a mouse falling in love with a cat head. Set to a song by Andrew Bird.
For our “Return to the Scene of the Crime” live show, Chris Ware and John Kuramoto created this animated short, about a mouse falling in love with a cat head. Set to a song by Andrew Bird.
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Our most ambitious live show ever! Nearly 50 actors, singers, dancers, musicians, and comedians onstage including Sasheer Zamata, Stephin Merritt, Mike Birbiglia, and an original mini-musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Our most ambitious live show ever! Nearly 50 actors, singers, dancers, musicians, and comedians onstage including Sasheer Zamata, Stephin Merritt, Mike Birbiglia, and an original mini-musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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EXTRA - "21 Chump Street: The Musical" Original Cast Album
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Like a real Broadway show, our cast recorded the whole thing in one session.
Like a real Broadway show, our cast recorded the whole thing in one session.
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A video of Ira talking to the cast and crew before we went onstage at BAM.
A video of Ira talking to the cast and crew before we went onstage at BAM.
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An update on a story from episode 530, "Mind Your Own Business."
An update on a story from episode 530, "Mind Your Own Business."
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Jonathan found the book in his apartment recently and decided to look into the magical claims the book made.
Jonathan found the book in his apartment recently and decided to look into the magical claims the book made.
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Photos from "A Not-So-Simple Majority."
Photos from "A Not-So-Simple Majority."
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VIDEO - Brian Reed on How to Construct a Compelling Story
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S-Town host and This American Life Senior Producer Brian Reed spoke about the three key elements of a good story: action, reflection, and stakes.
S-Town host and This American Life Senior Producer Brian Reed spoke about the three key elements of a good story: action, reflection, and stakes.
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Kim filed a $5-million lawsuit against Trainum and the D.C. Metropolitan PD.
Kim filed a $5-million lawsuit against Trainum and the D.C. Metropolitan PD.
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EXTRA - Our Questions for the New York Fed and Goldman Sachs
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Read our questions and their responses.
Read our questions and their responses.
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When we launched Serial, we learned how many people still didn’t know how to hear a podcast. Ira asked an octogenarian friend, Mary Ahearn, to help him explain it.
When we launched Serial, we learned how many people still didn’t know how to hear a podcast. Ira asked an octogenarian friend, Mary Ahearn, to help him explain it.
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Ira recounts a time that bleeping a swear word on Minnesota Public Radio went horribly wrong.
Ira recounts a time that bleeping a swear word on Minnesota Public Radio went horribly wrong.
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Ira talks about tweeting and Shakespeare.
Ira talks about tweeting and Shakespeare.
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This school in Brooklyn is trying to avoid suspensions, detentions and basically all other forms of traditional punishment.
This school in Brooklyn is trying to avoid suspensions, detentions and basically all other forms of traditional punishment.
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Maia surprises Alex with her Videos 4 U short where she finally says, “I love you.”
Maia surprises Alex with her Videos 4 U short where she finally says, “I love you.”
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Episode 1 in our Videos 4 U series: we helped Maia say three words to her boyfriend she’d never said before. This video won an Emmy!
Episode 1 in our Videos 4 U series: we helped Maia say three words to her boyfriend she’d never said before. This video won an Emmy!
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Since we ran our story, there's been several developments.
Since we ran our story, there's been several developments.
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How to help the young girl from our Three Miles episode.
How to help the young girl from our Three Miles episode.
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Some of the data gathered by his co-author seems to have been faked.
Some of the data gathered by his co-author seems to have been faked.
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EXTRA - More Strange Details About That Apparently Fabricated Study
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Dave Fleischer believes data was being fabricated from the beginning.
Dave Fleischer believes data was being fabricated from the beginning.
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The centers may be selling the identities of drug users who wind up there.
The centers may be selling the identities of drug users who wind up there.
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Abdi has set up a Paypal account, if you would like to donate.
Abdi has set up a Paypal account, if you would like to donate.
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See the kids at work on the ship.
See the kids at work on the ship.
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Episode 2 in our Videos 4 U series: We helped Maggie tell her parents that she had lots of tattoos, a fact she’d hidden for years.
Episode 2 in our Videos 4 U series: We helped Maggie tell her parents that she had lots of tattoos, a fact she’d hidden for years.
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Guys around the country signed up for a pen pal service. Here are some of those letters.
Guys around the country signed up for a pen pal service. Here are some of those letters.
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How to help the teenager who told her story of surviving abuse.
How to help the teenager who told her story of surviving abuse.
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Our collaboration with The New Yorker. This was the cover of their Dec 7, 2015, issue. Everyone who got the digital version of that issue on this iPad or phone could push “play” and the cover would come to life as an animated short.
Our collaboration with The New Yorker. This was the cover of their Dec 7, 2015, issue. Everyone who got the digital version of that issue on this iPad or phone could push “play” and the cover would come to life as an animated short.
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EXTRA - The Totally Objective List of the 7 Best Turkey Fryer Fire Videos on the Internet
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Experience the magic.
Experience the magic.
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VIDEO - Sarah Koenig on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Sarah Koenig, host of Serial, talked to Stephen Colbert about Season Two.
Sarah Koenig, host of Serial, talked to Stephen Colbert about Season Two.
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A hilarious and honest look at the lives of professional funny people.
A hilarious and honest look at the lives of professional funny people.
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A list of groups we interacted with in Greece that are helping refugees.
A list of groups we interacted with in Greece that are helping refugees.
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“The program had the opposite effect we have hoped for.”
“The program had the opposite effect we have hoped for.”
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See photos of the WWII interrogation camp PO Box 1142.
See photos of the WWII interrogation camp PO Box 1142.
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See a video of his theatrical one-man show in France.
See a video of his theatrical one-man show in France.
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Ira explains how to use our Shortcut app to share clips from This American Life on social media.
Ira explains how to use our Shortcut app to share clips from This American Life on social media.
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15 million people watched this on Facebook. Right before the 2016 election, we asked Sara Bareilles to imagine what President Obama might be thinking about Donald Trump, but couldn’t say publicly. Leslie Odom Jr. sang.
15 million people watched this on Facebook. Right before the 2016 election, we asked Sara Bareilles to imagine what President Obama might be thinking about Donald Trump, but couldn’t say publicly. Leslie Odom Jr. sang.
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The third song we commissioned on the eve of the 2016 election. Broadway composer Michael Friedman imagined what RNC Chairman Reince Priebus might be thinking, but not expressing publicly. John Ellison Conlee sang.
The third song we commissioned on the eve of the 2016 election. Broadway composer Michael Friedman imagined what RNC Chairman Reince Priebus might be thinking, but not expressing publicly. John Ellison Conlee sang.
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Ira on how the three original songs for the 2016 election came about.
Ira on how the three original songs for the 2016 election came about.
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Just before the 2016 election, we asked the Frozen songwriters Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez to imagine what Speaker of the House Paul Ryan was feeling, but couldn’t say
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Just before the 2016 election, we asked the Frozen songwriters Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez to imagine what Speaker of the House Paul Ryan was feeling, but couldn’t say publicly, about Donald Trump. Neil Patrick Harris sang the part of Paul Ryan.
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As part of The Tonight Show’s Mixtape series, Brian Reed shared what podcasts he’s listening to, plus the storytelling styles that helped inspire S-Town.
As part of The Tonight Show’s Mixtape series, Brian Reed shared what podcasts he’s listening to, plus the storytelling styles that helped inspire S-Town.
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Brian Reed, host of S-Town, talked to Jimmy Fallon about how a chance email sent by a fascinating Alabama antique clock restorer led to the podcast.
Brian Reed, host of S-Town, talked to Jimmy Fallon about how a chance email sent by a fascinating Alabama antique clock restorer led to the podcast.
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EXTRA - Update on Mohamed “Tiiceey” Aden from "I Am Not A Pirate"
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A Belgian appeals court delivered a verdict in his case.
A Belgian appeals court delivered a verdict in his case.
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EXTRA - The Floating Ball Routine: An Excerpt from David P. Abbott’s “Book of Mysteries”
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See the inspiration for Teller's Red Ball trick.
See the inspiration for Teller's Red Ball trick.
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EXTRA - Photos: Ira Glass and David Kestenbaum as Kid Magicians
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"I really loved that cape. Felt very official."
"I really loved that cape. Felt very official."
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See Bill Alexander and Marvin Barnard transform from freshmen to seniors.
See Bill Alexander and Marvin Barnard transform from freshmen to seniors.
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Jeff Sessions believes undocumented workers drove down wages in Alabama poultry plants. We commissioned a study to see if he’s right.
Jeff Sessions believes undocumented workers drove down wages in Alabama poultry plants. We commissioned a study to see if he’s right.
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EXTRA - We Deported Half a Million People to Mexico in the 1930s. Did It Create Jobs?
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A study by economist Giovanni Peri, who worked with us on our shows about Albertville, Alabama.
A study by economist Giovanni Peri, who worked with us on our shows about Albertville, Alabama.
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We commissioned an original cover of “9 to 5,” by Merrill Garbus of Tune-Yards, and it’s fantastic. Chana and Robyn talk about how the song came to be. Also, now you can download the song.
We commissioned an original cover of “9 to 5,” by Merrill Garbus of Tune-Yards, and it’s fantastic. Chana and Robyn talk about how the song came to be. Also, now you can download the song.
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Once a wall is built, it becomes a fact on the landscape that can totally change the logic of the world around it. In the episode “The Walls,” we have stories about people at walls all over the globe. Fly around to visit the walls in each story.
Once a wall is built, it becomes a fact on the landscape that can totally change the logic of the world around it. In the episode “The Walls,” we have stories about people at walls all over the globe. Fly around to visit the walls in each story.
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Footage of people rushing the fences in Melilla had appeared in Donald Trump’s first TV ad when he was running for president.
Footage of people rushing the fences in Melilla had appeared in Donald Trump’s first TV ad when he was running for president.
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The film tells the real-life story of Carlton Pearson, who was a rising star in the Pentecostal church and Oral Roberts’s protégé.
The film tells the real-life story of Carlton Pearson, who was a rising star in the Pentecostal church and Oral Roberts’s protégé.
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The screenwriter Marcus Hinchey, who spent hundreds of hours talking to Bishop Pearson, chose favorite videos of him.
The screenwriter Marcus Hinchey, who spent hundreds of hours talking to Bishop Pearson, chose favorite videos of him.
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VIDEO - Commencement Speech at the Columbia Journalism School
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Ira Glass talks to the graduating journalists about the challenges they and all journalists face these days, with fewer people believing fact-based reporting.
Ira Glass talks to the graduating journalists about the challenges they and all journalists face these days, with fewer people believing fact-based reporting.
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Graeme told us in the interview that he’d often wondered if you could calculate how fast the brick would have been going as it whizzed past his head. Here's the problem. Do you know the solution?
Graeme told us in the interview that he’d often wondered if you could calculate how fast the brick would have been going as it whizzed past his head. Here's the problem. Do you know the solution?
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In the final weeks of the primary election in New York 19th, Jeff Beals is devoting almost all of his time to canvassing.
In the final weeks of the primary election in New York 19th, Jeff Beals is devoting almost all of his time to canvassing.
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EXTRA - Victorian Salmon Flies and the Birds Used to Make Them
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Made using some of the rarest feathers in the world.
Made using some of the rarest feathers in the world.
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EXTRA - Suffolk County Police Will Look Into Treatment of Immigrant Families
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"To hear it out of the detectives' mouths, the complete disrespect...gut-wrenching.”
"To hear it out of the detectives' mouths, the complete disrespect...gut-wrenching.”
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EXTRA - High Schools Performing the Musical Lin-Manuel Miranda Wrote for Our BAM Show
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It’s been thrilling to come across YouTube videos of high schools staging the show.
It’s been thrilling to come across YouTube videos of high schools staging the show.
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