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25 Years of This American Life
To commemorate This American Life's 25th year, Ira Glass collected a few of his favorite episodes.
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Chip in My Brain
A boy who can’t dribble gets a coach, a new best friend, and something to believe in.

Secrets
Why we tell them, and what happens after we do.

What Lies Beneath
Stories of people summoning up stuff that’s usually hidden down deep.
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