866: Watch Out for That Tree

The tiny thing that unravels your world. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.Prologue: Ira talks to Chris Benderev, whose high school years were completely upended by an impromptu thing his teacher said. (8 minutes)Act One: For Producer ...  Show more

The one animal we can’t seem to live without, even when we really, really want to. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscriptionPrologue: At the announcement of New York City’s inaugural rat czar, we meet Darneice Foster, who despises the rats ou ...  Show more

A caller learns that her best friend is adopted and that everyone may know but her. We wrestle with whether or not the caller should tell her friend the truth.Then a caller’s friend potentially admits to committing a murder? We evaluate what on earth he should do in response.Afte ...  Show more

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Paul thought his relationship with Leslie was rock solid after three years together — until he noticed her acting distant and texting her ex, Joel, more than ever. While Leslie prepared for a solo visit to her hometown, Paul couldn't shake the feeling she was planning something w ...  Show more

In November of 2021 the very first one hour special of Aida Rodriguez arrived on HBO Max, called, "Fighting Words". I watched it and was hooked. Obviously, years had gone into making a comedian this savvy and honest and, oh, yes, funny. She got to me on every level. This is a spe ...  Show more