People on journeys they did not intend — or agree to.
Prologue: A woman on a nighttime bus ride wakes up to discover the bus driver is taking the passengers somewhere none of them want to go. (8 minutes)
Act One: Ayman Oghanna was reporting in Syria when he got a surprising call from home: one of his neighbors had been arrested for spying. (13 minutes)
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Jul 5
890: Maximal Americanness
On this country's 250th birthday, we bring you stories about the most American people, places, objects, and social norms that make this country what it is. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.Prologue: Ira talks to Pablo Torre about Maj ... Show More
56m 3s
Jun 2017
Living the American Dream
On today's show... David and Jason read their first podcast ad! Also, Liza makes an unofficial appearance via iPhone, Jason's landlord interrupts the show, leading to a debate about whether or not they should answer the door for him, and David talks about the time he caught Jason ... Show More
42m 7s
Dec 2023
2815: Standing On Business
<p>Rod and Karen banter about diversity in ads, a Homegoods trip, birthdays, white version of standing on business and being a handyman. Then they discuss LGBTQ news, Philly banning ski-masks, Tuberville ends his blockade, Jonathan Majors trial underway, Boosie's parenting, S ... Show More
1h 43m