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An hour explaining the American health care system—specifically, why it is that costs keep rising.

We mark the anniversary of the economic collapse.

Tales of estranged sisters, BFFs breaking up, and how reality stars walk the fine line between making friends and getting famous.

Nine radio reporters. Two days. One rest stop on the New York State Thruway.

Scenes from the Plattekill Travel Plaza, a rest stop on the New York State Thruway.

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.”

The U.S. government spent two years on a sting operation trapping an Indian man suspected of being an illegal arms dealer.




Little-known and surprising stories of how all sorts of institutions began.

Where were the regulators and watchdogs who were supposed to be overseeing the banks and the finance industry?


A video put together by David Rakoff and Dave Hill for our Spring 2009 event, "This American Life -- Live!"


A live episode of the radio program, including stories told on stage by Dan Savage and Mike Birbiglia.

Dan Savage, David Rakoff, and Mike Birbiglia. Plus: Joss Whedon sings!





Of the billions of people in the world, what are the odds that any two people are a real match?


On the eve of Obama's inauguration, we sent reporters out to talk to people about how they're feeling.

Featuring kids from Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Ann Arbor.