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by Tara Keeling Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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What is this American life?

This American Life is a weekly public radio show, heard by 2.2 million people on more than 500 stations. Another 2.5 million people download the weekly podcast. It is hosted by Ira Glass, produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Media, delivered to stations by PRX The Public Radio Exchange, and has won all of the major broadcasting awards.

How many people listen to this American life?

Another 2.5 million people download the weekly podcast. It is hosted by Ira Glass, produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Media, delivered to stations by PRX The Public Radio Exchange, and has won all of the major broadcasting awards. This American Life is a weekly public radio show, heard by 2.2 million people on more than 500 stations.

Where can I find this American Life on the radio?

This American Life airs on more than 500 stations across the country, reaching 2.2 million listeners. PRX, the Public Radio Exchange, delivers the show to stations. We mostly air on the weekend, but times differ. NPR's station finder can link you to your local public radio station.

How do I download new episodes of this American life?

New episodes are available for ten weeks to stream or download via these and other podcast apps: Our entire archive of 700+ episodes is available here on our website to stream or download. This American Life airs on more than 500 stations across the country, reaching 2.2 million listeners.

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How do I listen to This American Life archive?

There are many ways to listen to our episodes — on podcast apps, here on our website, or on the radio....New episodes are available for ten weeks to stream or download via these and other podcast apps:Apple Podcasts. Radio Public.Spotify. Pandora.Google Podcasts. Pocket Casts.

How do I watch old episodes of This American Life?

In 2007 and 2008, we did a television version of This American Life for Showtime. You can watch the show on Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Showtime, and you can download Season One and Season Two on iTunes. DVDs of both seasons are on sale online and in our store.

Does This American Life have transcripts?

If you are able, we strongly encourage you to listen to the audio, which includes emotion and emphasis that's not on the page. Transcripts are generated using a combination of speech recognition software and human transcribers, and may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting in print.

Is Ira Glass married?

Anaheed AlaniIra Glass / Spouse (m. 2005–2018)

Are All This American Life episodes on Spotify?

The show is now streaming on Spotify, although only the 10 most recent episodes are currently available. “This American Life,” hosted by Ira Glass, is among the most successful audio series to date. In March 2020, it ranked as the No. 5 podcast in the U.S. by audience size, according to measurement firm Podtrac.

How do I listen to NPR podcasts offline?

Downloading & Working NPR OneGo to your app store on your device and search for “NPR One.” It's in the iTunes store for Apple and the Google Play Store for Android.Download NPR One.When the app finishes downloading, find the app on your device and open it.More items...

How much does This American Life pay?

This American Life offers two six-month production fellowships each year, one starting in January and the other in July, based in our office in New York City. This is a paid position. Our fellows earn about $6,250 a month, before taxes. We offer benefits like health insurance and a relocation reimbursement.

Is This American Life ending?

Public Radio International announced today that it will end distribution of one of its biggest titles, This American Life. The Minneapolis-based PRI has offered TAL to stations since 1997.

Is This American Life free?

This American Life (TAL) is an American weekly hour-long radio program produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Media and hosted by Ira Glass. It is broadcast on numerous public radio stations in the United States and internationally, and is also available as a free weekly podcast.

How old is Ira Glasser?

84 years (April 18, 1938)Ira Glasser / Age

Are Ira Glass and Philip Glass related?

It's no coincidence that composer Philip Glass and This American Life host Ira Glass have the same last name: They're second cousins, but they didn't know each other well when the Field Museum in the Chicago asked Ira to interview Philip on stage in 1999.

How tall is Ira Glass?

6′ 2″Ira Glass / Height

What is American life podcast?

Listen on Apple Podcasts. This American Life is a weekly public radio show, heard by 2.2 million people on more than 500 stations. Another 2.5 million people download the weekly podcast. It is hosted by Ira Glass, produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Media, delivered to stations by PRX The Public Radio Exchange, ...

Who hosts this American life?

Another 2.5 million people download the weekly podcast. It is hosted by Ira Glass, produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Media, delivered to stations by PRX The Public Radio Exchange, ...

From This American Life

This American Life is a weekly public radio show, heard by 2.2 million people on more than 500 stations. Another 2.5 million people download the weekly podcast. It is hosted by Ira Glass, produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Media, delivered to stations by PRX The Public Radio Exchange, and has won all of the major broadcasting awards.

762: Apocalypse Creep

February 13, 2022 • A woman wakes up and discovers her backyard has disappeared, and other stories from places slowly coming apart.

761: The Trojan Horse Affair

February 6, 2022 • A while back, one of our producers Brian Reed was in England giving a speech about the podcast he'd hosted, S-Town. A journalism student approached him, asking for advice about a story he wanted to look into – something that'd been big news in Britain, something he'd thought about for years.

760: A City Walks Into an Investigation

January 30, 2022 • Last week's story continues, about a Michigan couple who walked into a police officer's house and made a disturbing discovery. This week: the police officer suffers the consequences and so does the couple.

759: A Couple Walks Into a House

January 23, 2022 • Rob and Reyna Mathis make an unsettling discovery in the home of a local police officer. Soon, their whole city is asking questions about who the officer really is and what he's been doing.

758: Talking While Black

January 9, 2022 • Think back to two summers ago, the summer of 2020, when a series of violent, highly-publicized killings of Black Americans sparked outrage and a national movement to eradicate racism and its evils.

756: But I Did Everything Right

December 12, 2021 • People earnestly doing what they're told, and absolutely not getting what they were promised.

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