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.
Where can I find old episodes of this American life?
This American Life airs on more than 500 stations across the country. Archive episodes of This American Life, including some web exclusives, can be found at thisamericanlife.org. You can also listen to the ten most recent episodes on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Where can I listen to this American life?
This American Life airs on more than 500 stations across the country. Archive episodes of This American Life, including some web exclusives, can be found at thisamericanlife.org. You can also listen to the ten most recent episodes on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 1. No Coincidence, No Story
What happened to David Letterman’s car dealership?
He used to be a manager at a car dealership in Florida until he got divorced, moved to New York and climbed back down the ladder. “I didn't wanna manage anymore, just wanted to sell cars.
Who is Lori's customer?
Stephen is Lori's customer, the one woman on the sales team. But Lori is out sick. Stephen tells Sal that she texted him that somebody else was going to be taking care of the deal.
How many people does Freddie Mac expect to see in a day?
Here's how hard that number is. Freddie tells me that he only expects 15 or 16 customers to show up in the store each day, which means that to get to his number, he's going to have to sell a car to every other person who walks in the door.
What does Freddie say to Bob?
Bob's not tight with the desk. But Freddie, in an attempt to help out, gives Bob exactly what he wants-- his first internet lead. He tells Bob, go on back, get Dan. Dan works in the internet office, so these words-- "go get Dan"-- that's the signal for taking over an internet lead.
What time does Billing follow Stephen out of the parking lot?
Billing gives the all clear. We all follow Stephen out to the parking lot. It's about 11 o'clock at this point. Jason giddily watches him tear out of the parking lot and hang a right.
Who is the salesman with the lowest sales?
You remember Bob T , the salesman with the lowest sales of anybody this month. A deal of his starts to unravel after the paperwork is signed, after the deposit is paid.
Did Bob T think it was cheaper?
Bob T was also surprised. He himself thought it was $2,000 cheaper. The finance manager, Rich, tells Bob T that Bob T should have, first, better understood which rebates the couple's qualified for. That's where the mistake was. And second, he should have explained it to the couple.
What award did the show This American Life win?
The investigation won a Peabody Award and an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award in 2013.
What is the theme of this American life?
The theme of the episode is stories of politicians on both sides finding they are unable to accomplish work that seemed simple, and the true shining moment is Act One, about courts in the border town of Laredo, Texas. By simply focusing on the day-to-day of one of the busiest border courtrooms in the United States, producers Jonathan Menjivar and Julia Preston give a profound and telling perspective on the impacts of recent immigration policy.
Who is the actor in Act 2 of This American Life?
Act Two of this episode, which was originally performed live, comes from Tig Notaro and still remains one of the funniest fifteen minutes of This American Life ever. Before a surprising end, Notaro shares the bizarre experience of seeing 80’s pop-star Taylor Dayne repeatedly throughout Los Angeles.
What episode of This American Life is Ira Glass in?
Episode 109, August 28, 1998. Host Ira Glass has frequently mentioned this early episode of This American Life as one of his favorites, probably because it encapsulates what the show is really about.
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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.