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Chicago Hope

#864 - 18 July 2025

The story of the most commonly performed surgery, and what goes wrong with it – terribly wrong – 100,000 times a year in the United States. We’re excited to bring you the first episode of The Retrievals, Season 2, the new show from longtime This American Life producer and editor Susan Burton. It’s from Serial Productions and The New York Times.

Championship Window

#863 - 27 June 2025

People on a mission to achieve their goals before their window of opportunity closes.

Some Things We Don't Do Anymore

#862 - 20 June 2025

On his first day in office, President Trump decided to freeze all U.S. foreign aid. Soon after, his administration effectively dissolved USAID—the federal agency that delivers billions in food, medicine, and other aid worldwide. Many of its programs have been canceled. Now, as USAID officially winds down, we try to assess its impact. What was good? What was not so good? We meet people around the world wrestling with these questions and trying to navigate this chaotic moment.

Group Chat

#861 - 30 May 2025

Conversations across a divide: Palestinians who are outside Gaza check in with family, friends, and strangers inside.

Suddenly: A Mirror!

#860 - 23 May 2025

A show about people who are suddenly confronted with who they are.

Chaos Graph

#859 - 25 April 2025

People immersed in chaos try to solve for what it all adds up to.

How to Tell a Dumb American Story

#858 - 11 April 2025

A couple devises a strategy to get their daughter's killer prosecuted and to get attention for other Native families. 

Museum of Now

#857 - 28 March 2025

Artifacts and exhibits of this particular moment we are living through.

You’ve Come to the Right Person

#856 - 14 March 2025

Sometimes, life’s biggest mysteries require one very specific person to answer them.

That’s a Weird Thing to Lie About

#855 - 28 February 2025

Unnecessary and outrageous lies that make you wonder — why lie about that in the first place?

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