This American Life
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506: Secret Identity
This episode explores the theme of secret identities through three distinct stories.
489: No Coincidence, No Story!
Sarah Koenig hosts a special episode of This American Life centered on listener-submitted coincidence stories, featuring tales like a Poopa Trooper…
427: Original Recipe
Ira Glass investigates the mystery of Coca-Cola’s secret formula after discovering a 1979 newspaper clipping containing a recipe that matches documents in the company’s own archives.
899: Reaching Out
This episode features an excerpt from Sarah Covedo’s podcast "Reaching Out," narrated by Ira Glass.
898: An Argument
This episode explores the consequences of Nicole Hannah-Jones’ 2014 decision to enroll her daughter in a segregated public school rather than opting out.
897: Intergenerational Space Travel
This episode of *Just American Life* explores generational divides through three distinct stories.
646: The Secret of My Death
449: Middle School
Triggered by a listener’s request, this episode explores the social and emotional turbulence of middle school through various lenses.
896: I Know What You Need
This episode explores the theme of knowing what others need through three distinct stories.
206: Somewhere in the Arabian Sea
Host Ira Glass introduces a 2002 rerun about life aboard the USS John C.
895: Label Maker!
Host Tobin Lowe explores the power of labels through three stories: a couple avoiding relationship definitions, Haitian nurse Marie losing her job…
443: Amusement Park
This episode explores the world of amusement parks, centering on Cole Lindbergh, a passionate games manager at Kansas City’s Worlds of Fun who uses humor and competition to motivate teenage staff.
894: I Couldn't Help but Notice
This episode features stories of individuals resisting systemic failures.
893: Testosterone
Host Ira Glass reruns a 2002 episode exploring testosterone’s impact on personality, prompted by recent military testing orders.