http://odeo.com/channels/468543-This-American-Life WadeS no Official free, weekly podcast of the award-winning radio show "This American Life." First-person stories and short fiction pieces that are touching, funny, and surprising. Hosted by Ira Glass, from WBEZ Chicago Public Radio. In mp3 and updated Mondays. Official free, weekly podcast of the award-winning radio show "This American Life." First-person stories and short fiction pieces that are touching, funny, and surprising. Hosted by Ira Glass, from WBEZ Chicago Public Radio. In mp3 and updated Mondays. Official free, weekly podcast of the award-winning radio show "This American Life." First-person stories and short fiction pieces that are touching, funny, and surprising. Hosted by Ira Glass, from WBEZ Chicago Public Radio. In mp3 and updated Mondays. en-us 40 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Society http://odeo.com/episodes/25369366-213-Devil-on-My-Shoulder Stories of people who are trying to convince you that the Devil is there, whispering in your ear... and stories of people who try to deny he's there, against some very heavy evidence. Stories of people who are trying to convince you that the Devil is there, whispering in your ear... and stories of people who try to deny he's there, against some very heavy evidence. Stories of people who are trying to convince you that the Devil is there, whispering in your ear... and stories of people who try to deny he's there, against some very heavy evidence. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25369366 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/25307564-392-Someone-Else-s-Money This week, we bring you a deeper look inside the health insurance industry. This week, we bring you a deeper look inside the health insurance industry. This week, we bring you a deeper look inside the health insurance industry. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25307564 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/25268606-391-More-Is-Less An hour explaining the American health care system, specifically, why it is that costs keep rising. An hour explaining the American health care system, specifically, why it is that costs keep rising. An hour explaining the American health care system, specifically, why it is that costs keep rising. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-11,25268606 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/25155367-168-The-Fix-Is-In This week we rerun a show from 2000 about a price fixing conspiracy and the executive who cooperated with the FBI in recording what are probably the most remarkable videotapes ever made of an American company in the middle of a criminal act. This week we rerun a show from 2000 about a price fixing conspiracy and the executive who cooperated with the FBI in recording what are probably the most remarkable videotapes ever made of an American company in the middle of a criminal act. This week we rerun a show from 2000 about a price fixing conspiracy and the executive who cooperated with the FBI in recording what are probably the most remarkable videotapes ever made of an American company in the middle of a criminal act. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-20,25155367 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/25119018-389-Frenemies This week we bring you stories about friends. Or wait, enemies? How about both? This week we bring you stories about friends. Or wait, enemies? How about both? This week we bring you stories about friends. Or wait, enemies? How about both? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-13,25119018 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/25081373-388-Rest-Stop Nine radio producers. Two days. One rest stop on the New York State Thruway. Nine radio producers. Two days. One rest stop on the New York State Thruway. Nine radio producers. Two days. One rest stop on the New York State Thruway. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-06,25081373 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/25047366-75-Kindness-of-Strangers Stories of the kindness of strangers, and where it leads. Also, the unkindness of strangers and where that can lead. All in New York. Stories of the kindness of strangers, and where it leads. Also, the unkindness of strangers and where that can lead. All in New York. Stories of the kindness of strangers, and where it leads. Also, the unkindness of strangers and where that can lead. All in New York. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-30,25047366 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/25009690-27-The-Cruelty-of-Children Stories about kids being mean to each other. Stories about kids being mean to each other. Stories about kids being mean to each other. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-23,25009690 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24971192-364-Going-Big Stories about people who take grand, sweeping approaches to solving problems of all sorts. Stories about people who take grand, sweeping approaches to solving problems of all sorts. Stories about people who take grand, sweeping approaches to solving problems of all sorts. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-16,24971192 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24934179-387-Arms-Trader-2009 The U.S. government spent two years on a sting operation trapping Hemant Lakhani, whom they suspected of being an illegal arms dealer. In the end, they got him red-handed: the only problem was, nothing in the sting was what it appeared to be. The U.S. government spent two years on a sting operation trapping Hemant Lakhani, whom they suspected of being an illegal arms dealer. In the end, they got him red-handed: the only problem was, nothing in the sting was what it appeared to be. The U.S. government spent two years on a sting operation trapping Hemant Lakhani, whom they suspected of being an illegal arms dealer. In the end, they got him red-handed: the only problem was, nothing in the sting was what it appeared to be. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,24934179 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24949277-387-Arms-Trader-2009 The U.S. government spent two years on a sting operation trapping Hemant Lakhani, whom they suspected of being an illegal arms dealer. In the end, they got him red-handed: the only problem was, nothing in the sting was what it appeared to be. The U.S. government spent two years on a sting operation trapping Hemant Lakhani, whom they suspected of being an illegal arms dealer. In the end, they got him red-handed: the only problem was, nothing in the sting was what it appeared to be. The U.S. government spent two years on a sting operation trapping Hemant Lakhani, whom they suspected of being an illegal arms dealer. In the end, they got him red-handed: the only problem was, nothing in the sting was what it appeared to be. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,24949277 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24901073-362-Got-You-Pegged Stories about the trouble people get into when they assume too much about strangers. Stories about the trouble people get into when they assume too much about strangers. Stories about the trouble people get into when they assume too much about strangers. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-02,24901073 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24866773-386-Fine-Print Stories where reading the fine print—and obeying it—changes everything. Stories where reading the fine print—and obeying it—changes everything. Stories where reading the fine print—and obeying it—changes everything. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-26,24866773 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24830810-361-Fear-of-Sleep Mike Birbiglia had bizarre adventures at night, but just got used to sleep being slightly scary—until it almost killed him. Reasons to fear sleep, including roaches, bedbugs, "The Shining," and mild-mannered husbands who turn into maniacs while asleep. Mike Birbiglia had bizarre adventures at night, but just got used to sleep being slightly scary—until it almost killed him. Reasons to fear sleep, including roaches, bedbugs, "The Shining," and mild-mannered husbands who turn into maniacs while asleep. Mike Birbiglia had bizarre adventures at night, but just got used to sleep being slightly scary—until it almost killed him. Reasons to fear sleep, including roaches, bedbugs, "The Shining," and mild-mannered husbands who turn into maniacs while asleep. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,24830810 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24791379-385-Pro-Se It's tempting to act as your own lawyer, to argue your own cause. Who better to defend your position than you? This week, stories of pro se defenses: some brilliant, some disastrous. It's tempting to act as your own lawyer, to argue your own cause. Who better to defend your position than you? This week, stories of pro se defenses: some brilliant, some disastrous. It's tempting to act as your own lawyer, to argue your own cause. Who better to defend your position than you? This week, stories of pro se defenses: some brilliant, some disastrous. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,24791379 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24765597-360-Switched-At-Birth Two baby girls were born in a hospital, and the infants were accidentally switched. One of the mothers realized the mistake but chose to keep quiet. Until the day, more than 40 years later, when she decides to tell both daughters what happened. Two baby girls were born in a hospital, and the infants were accidentally switched. One of the mothers realized the mistake but chose to keep quiet. Until the day, more than 40 years later, when she decides to tell both daughters what happened. Two baby girls were born in a hospital, and the infants were accidentally switched. One of the mothers realized the mistake but chose to keep quiet. Until the day, more than 40 years later, when she decides to tell both daughters what happened. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,24765597 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24766309-360-Switched-At-Birth Two baby girls were born in a hospital, and the infants were accidentally switched. One of the mothers realized the mistake but chose to keep quiet. Until the day, more than 40 years later, when she decides to tell both daughters what happened. Two baby girls were born in a hospital, and the infants were accidentally switched. One of the mothers realized the mistake but chose to keep quiet. Until the day, more than 40 years later, when she decides to tell both daughters what happened. Two baby girls were born in a hospital, and the infants were accidentally switched. One of the mothers realized the mistake but chose to keep quiet. Until the day, more than 40 years later, when she decides to tell both daughters what happened. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,24766309 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24664782-382-The-Watchmen One of the biggest questions about this financial crisis gripping our economy: How did it happen? Wasn't someone supposed to watching things? Making sure people were acting prudently? One of the biggest questions about this financial crisis gripping our economy: How did it happen? Wasn't someone supposed to watching things? Making sure people were acting prudently? One of the biggest questions about this financial crisis gripping our economy: How did it happen? Wasn't someone supposed to watching things? Making sure people were acting prudently? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-07,24664782 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24634116-223-Classifieds The classifieds from two Chicago newspapers create a portrait of the whole city: jobs offered, missed connections, the crap that people sell each other, and musicians' ISOs. The classifieds from two Chicago newspapers create a portrait of the whole city: jobs offered, missed connections, the crap that people sell each other, and musicians' ISOs. The classifieds from two Chicago newspapers create a portrait of the whole city: jobs offered, missed connections, the crap that people sell each other, and musicians' ISOs. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-31,24634116 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24603098-381-Turncoat A well-known activist—an anarchic, revolutionary activist—is accused of spying on other activists for the FBI. The strangest thing about the rumor is, it's true. Plus, a story by Etgar Keret. A well-known activist—an anarchic, revolutionary activist—is accused of spying on other activists for the FBI. The strangest thing about the rumor is, it's true. Plus, a story by Etgar Keret. A well-known activist—an anarchic, revolutionary activist—is accused of spying on other activists for the FBI. The strangest thing about the rumor is, it's true. Plus, a story by Etgar Keret. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-24,24603098 Sun, 24 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24573631-380-No-Map A show about people who find themselves well off the beaten path, at least in any way that they could have anticipated—in terms of money, in terms of family...and in one case, in terms of taming a wild animal on the side of a road. A show about people who find themselves well off the beaten path, at least in any way that they could have anticipated—in terms of money, in terms of family...and in one case, in terms of taming a wild animal on the side of a road. A show about people who find themselves well off the beaten path, at least in any way that they could have anticipated—in terms of money, in terms of family...and in one case, in terms of taming a wild animal on the side of a road. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-17,24573631 Sun, 17 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24548010-291-Reunited-And-It-Feels-So-Good Stories about getting back together with your spouse, your country, your... Brahman bull. And how it never goes the way you think it's going to. Stories about getting back together with your spouse, your country, your... Brahman bull. And how it never goes the way you think it's going to. Stories about getting back together with your spouse, your country, your... Brahman bull. And how it never goes the way you think it's going to. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-10,24548010 Sun, 10 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24533340-379-Return-To-The-Scene-Of-The-Crime Ira Glass hosts an episode of the radio program, in front of a live audience. The show is performed onstage by some of our favorite contributors: Dan Savage, Starlee Kine, and Mike Birbiglia tell stories. Plus a special appearance by Joss Whedon! Ira Glass hosts an episode of the radio program, in front of a live audience. The show is performed onstage by some of our favorite contributors: Dan Savage, Starlee Kine, and Mike Birbiglia tell stories. Plus a special appearance by Joss Whedon! Ira Glass hosts an episode of the radio program, in front of a live audience. The show is performed onstage by some of our favorite contributors: Dan Savage, Starlee Kine, and Mike Birbiglia tell stories. Plus a special appearance by Joss Whedon! tag:odeo.com,2009-05-03,24533340 Sun, 03 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24506861-181-The-Friendly-Man A special show, composed entirely of stories from just one This American Life contributor: Scott Carrier, whose strange and compelling stories sound like nothing else on the radio. A special show, composed entirely of stories from just one This American Life contributor: Scott Carrier, whose strange and compelling stories sound like nothing else on the radio. A special show, composed entirely of stories from just one This American Life contributor: Scott Carrier, whose strange and compelling stories sound like nothing else on the radio. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-26,24506861 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24470802-378-This-I-Used-to-Believe Stories of people forced to let go of their firmly held beliefs. The daughter of a pro-choice activist concludes that abortion is murder, so her mother tries very hard to persuade her otherwise. And writer Andrew Solomon with a story about rams. Stories of people forced to let go of their firmly held beliefs. The daughter of a pro-choice activist concludes that abortion is murder, so her mother tries very hard to persuade her otherwise. And writer Andrew Solomon with a story about rams. Stories of people forced to let go of their firmly held beliefs. The daughter of a pro-choice activist concludes that abortion is murder, so her mother tries very hard to persuade her otherwise. And writer Andrew Solomon with a story about rams. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-19,24470802 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24439205-354-Mistakes-Were-Made It's the late 60's and one man sees a business opportunity in cryonics. Freezing people to be reanimated by scientists of the future: how hard can that be? This and other stories about the difficulty of taking responsibility for failure. It's the late 60's and one man sees a business opportunity in cryonics. Freezing people to be reanimated by scientists of the future: how hard can that be? This and other stories about the difficulty of taking responsibility for failure. It's the late 60's and one man sees a business opportunity in cryonics. Freezing people to be reanimated by scientists of the future: how hard can that be? This and other stories about the difficulty of taking responsibility for failure. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-12,24439205 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24051590-352-The-Ghost-of-Bobby-Dunbar In 1912 a boy named Bobby Dunbar went missing in a swamp in Louisiana. Eight months later, he was found. In 2004, his granddaughter discovered a secret beneath the legend of her grandfather's kidnapping. We devote our entire episode to the story. In 1912 a boy named Bobby Dunbar went missing in a swamp in Louisiana. Eight months later, he was found. In 2004, his granddaughter discovered a secret beneath the legend of her grandfather's kidnapping. We devote our entire episode to the story. In 1912 a boy named Bobby Dunbar went missing in a swamp in Louisiana. Eight months later, he was found. In 2004, his granddaughter discovered a secret beneath the legend of her grandfather's kidnapping. We devote our entire episode to the story. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-08,24051590 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23941493-281-My-Big-Break Sometimes, getting your big break isn't all it's cracked up to be. A comedy duo lands the gig that could make them famous—and they bomb. A third-grader gets his big chance to please his mother. And other stories. Sometimes, getting your big break isn't all it's cracked up to be. A comedy duo lands the gig that could make them famous—and they bomb. A third-grader gets his big chance to please his mother. And other stories. Sometimes, getting your big break isn't all it's cracked up to be. A comedy duo lands the gig that could make them famous—and they bomb. A third-grader gets his big chance to please his mother. And other stories. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-25,23941493 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23897831-372-The-Inauguration-Show On the eve of Barack Obama's inauguration, we sent reporters out all over the country to talk to people about how they're feeling about this new president. On the eve of Barack Obama's inauguration, we sent reporters out all over the country to talk to people about how they're feeling about this new president. On the eve of Barack Obama's inauguration, we sent reporters out all over the country to talk to people about how they're feeling about this new president. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-18,23897831 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23859649-347-Matchmakers Sabir thought he'd found true love but he couldn't afford a wedding. Two foreign aid workers come to his rescue; but they soon realize he needs more than money. This and other stories of people matching others up—with wives, with toys, with body parts. Sabir thought he'd found true love but he couldn't afford a wedding. Two foreign aid workers come to his rescue; but they soon realize he needs more than money. This and other stories of people matching others up—with wives, with toys, with body parts. Sabir thought he'd found true love but he couldn't afford a wedding. Two foreign aid workers come to his rescue; but they soon realize he needs more than money. This and other stories of people matching others up—with wives, with toys, with body parts. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-11,23859649 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23832841-88-Numbers Numbers lie. Numbers cover over complicated feelings and ambiguous situations. In this week's show, stories of people trying to use numbers to describe things that should not be quantified. Numbers lie. Numbers cover over complicated feelings and ambiguous situations. In this week's show, stories of people trying to use numbers to describe things that should not be quantified. Numbers lie. Numbers cover over complicated feelings and ambiguous situations. In this week's show, stories of people trying to use numbers to describe things that should not be quantified. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-04,23832841 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23818994-371-Scenes-From-a-Mall This American Life spends a few days in a mall in suburban Tennessee, to see what people are buying in this grim financial mood, and how stores are coping. Also, a rift in the national association of real-bearded Santas (yes, there is... This American Life spends a few days in a mall in suburban Tennessee, to see what people are buying in this grim financial mood, and how stores are coping. Also, a rift in the national association of real-bearded Santas (yes, there is... This American Life spends a few days in a mall in suburban Tennessee, to see what people are buying in this grim financial mood, and how stores are coping. Also, a rift in the national association of real-bearded Santas (yes, there is... tag:odeo.com,2008-12-28,23818994 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0800 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23788853-370-Ruining-It-for-the-Rest-of-Us When they decided not to vaccinate their son against measles, two San Diego parents thought they were making the best decision for their child. This and other stories about what happens when people's actions and choices infringe on those around them. When they decided not to vaccinate their son against measles, two San Diego parents thought they were making the best decision for their child. This and other stories about what happens when people's actions and choices infringe on those around them. When they decided not to vaccinate their son against measles, two San Diego parents thought they were making the best decision for their child. This and other stories about what happens when people's actions and choices infringe on those around them. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-21,23788853 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0800 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23753633-241-20-Acts-in-60-Minutes Instead of the regular "each week we choose a theme, and bring you three or four stories on that theme" business, this week we throw all that away and bring you twenty stories—yes, twenty—in sixty minutes. Instead of the regular "each week we choose a theme, and bring you three or four stories on that theme" business, this week we throw all that away and bring you twenty stories—yes, twenty—in sixty minutes. Instead of the regular "each week we choose a theme, and bring you three or four stories on that theme" business, this week we throw all that away and bring you twenty stories—yes, twenty—in sixty minutes. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-14,23753633 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0800 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23629581-346-Home-Alone A 79-year-old woman dies in Los Angeles. She's lived alone for decades. No one knows her, or her next of kin. There's a body to be buried, stuff to get rid of. Who takes charge? This and other stories about what happens when people are left alone. A 79-year-old woman dies in Los Angeles. She's lived alone for decades. No one knows her, or her next of kin. There's a body to be buried, stuff to get rid of. Who takes charge? This and other stories about what happens when people are left alone. A 79-year-old woman dies in Los Angeles. She's lived alone for decades. No one knows her, or her next of kin. There's a body to be buried, stuff to get rid of. Who takes charge? This and other stories about what happens when people are left alone. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-16,23629581 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:00:00 -0800 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23598470-368-Who-Do-You-Think-You-Are This week we bring you stories of privilege, and the lengths some will go to to maintain it. One woman's fight to stop a celebrity from breaking her city's parking laws. And a collection of stories from the Studs Terkel Hard Times radio series. This week we bring you stories of privilege, and the lengths some will go to to maintain it. One woman's fight to stop a celebrity from breaking her city's parking laws. And a collection of stories from the Studs Terkel Hard Times radio series. This week we bring you stories of privilege, and the lengths some will go to to maintain it. One woman's fight to stop a celebrity from breaking her city's parking laws. And a collection of stories from the Studs Terkel Hard Times radio series. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-09,23598470 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:00:00 -0800 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23533330-367-Ground-Game This American Life goes to Pennsylvania to figure out why, and how, John McCain and Barack Obama both think they can win there. And we get to know the ordinary people who’ve become the candidates’ most forceful foot soldiers. This American Life goes to Pennsylvania to figure out why, and how, John McCain and Barack Obama both think they can win there. And we get to know the ordinary people who’ve become the candidates’ most forceful foot soldiers. This American Life goes to Pennsylvania to figure out why, and how, John McCain and Barack Obama both think they can win there. And we get to know the ordinary people who’ve become the candidates’ most forceful foot soldiers. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-26,23533330 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23506272-198-How-to-Win-Friends-and-Influence-People Stories of people climbing to be number one. How do they do it? What is the fundamental difference between us and them? Stories of people climbing to be number one. How do they do it? What is the fundamental difference between us and them? Stories of people climbing to be number one. How do they do it? What is the fundamental difference between us and them? tag:odeo.com,2008-10-19,23506272 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23478660-366-A-Better-Mousetrap-2008 Stories about people trying to find new solutions to age-old problems—solutions that sometimes cause problems of their own. Stories about people trying to find new solutions to age-old problems—solutions that sometimes cause problems of their own. Stories about people trying to find new solutions to age-old problems—solutions that sometimes cause problems of their own. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-12,23478660 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23454483-365-Another-Frightening-Show-About-the-Economy Alex Blumberg and NPR's Adam Davidson - the two guys who reported our "Giant Pool of Money" episode - are back. They'll explain what happened this week, including what regulators could've done to prevent all of this from happening... Alex Blumberg and NPR's Adam Davidson - the two guys who reported our "Giant Pool of Money" episode - are back. They'll explain what happened this week, including what regulators could've done to prevent all of this from happening... Alex Blumberg and NPR's Adam Davidson - the two guys who reported our "Giant Pool of Money" episode - are back. They'll explain what happened this week, including what regulators could've done to prevent all of this from happening... tag:odeo.com,2008-10-05,23454483 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23348167-363-Enforcers Professor So and So, Jojobean and YeaWhatever spend part of every day running cons on internet scammers: and consider themselves enforcers of justice, even after endangering a man’s life. This and other stories of who steps up, who doesn't and why. Professor So and So, Jojobean and YeaWhatever spend part of every day running cons on internet scammers: and consider themselves enforcers of justice, even after endangering a man’s life. This and other stories of who steps up, who doesn't and why. Professor So and So, Jojobean and YeaWhatever spend part of every day running cons on internet scammers: and consider themselves enforcers of justice, even after endangering a man’s life. This and other stories of who steps up, who doesn't and why. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-14,23348167 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23258271-340-The-Devil-in-Me Stories of people trying to exorcize their inner demons. Stories of people trying to exorcize their inner demons. Stories of people trying to exorcize their inner demons. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-07,23258271 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23234502-62-Something-for-Nothing Stories of people trying to get rich quick, or otherwise make something for nothing. As everyone knows, there's no such thing as something for nothing. You always pay a price. Stories of people trying to get rich quick, or otherwise make something for nothing. As everyone knows, there's no such thing as something for nothing. You always pay a price. Stories of people trying to get rich quick, or otherwise make something for nothing. As everyone knows, there's no such thing as something for nothing. You always pay a price. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-31,23234502 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23210749-362-Got-You-Pegged Stories about the trouble people get into when they assume too much about strangers. Stories about the trouble people get into when they assume too much about strangers. Stories about the trouble people get into when they assume too much about strangers. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-24,23210749 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23187939-339-Break-Up Stories from the heart of heartbreak: people trying to comprehend their own break-ups and those of others--including writer Starlee Kine on what makes the perfect post-break-up song. Stories from the heart of heartbreak: people trying to comprehend their own break-ups and those of others--including writer Starlee Kine on what makes the perfect post-break-up song. Stories from the heart of heartbreak: people trying to comprehend their own break-ups and those of others--including writer Starlee Kine on what makes the perfect post-break-up song. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-17,23187939 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23143174-338-The-Spokesman Stories of what happens when you go from private person to public face. Stories of what happens when you go from private person to public face. Stories of what happens when you go from private person to public face. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-03,23143174 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23096071-359-Life-After-Death When John returned from Iraq, he was haunted by the killing he'd done. He got treatment, and his case looked optimistic. Then John attacked his fiancée. This and other stories of people who've come face to face with death and are struggling to move on. When John returned from Iraq, he was haunted by the killing he'd done. He got treatment, and his case looked optimistic. Then John attacked his fiancée. This and other stories of people who've come face to face with death and are struggling to move on. When John returned from Iraq, he was haunted by the killing he'd done. He got treatment, and his case looked optimistic. Then John attacked his fiancée. This and other stories of people who've come face to face with death and are struggling to move on. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-20,23096071 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23075443-293-A-Little-Bit-of-Knowledge Stories about the pitfalls of knowing just a little bit too little. Stories about the pitfalls of knowing just a little bit too little. Stories about the pitfalls of knowing just a little bit too little. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-13,23075443 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23055469-327-By-Proxy Stories of proxy fights, proxy arguments, and proxy situations of all kinds. Stories of proxy fights, proxy arguments, and proxy situations of all kinds. Stories of proxy fights, proxy arguments, and proxy situations of all kinds. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-06,23055469 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23038820-358-Social-Engineering Stories of social engineering on a small scale. In one, a man convinces his friend to try something new, turn his back on a good-paying salary and an apartment...and become homeless. Stories of social engineering on a small scale. In one, a man convinces his friend to try something new, turn his back on a good-paying salary and an apartment...and become homeless. Stories of social engineering on a small scale. In one, a man convinces his friend to try something new, turn his back on a good-paying salary and an apartment...and become homeless. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-29,23038820 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no This American Life