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For those of us who didn't take Econ in school.

zardoz — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:39:39 -0800

Confused about the banking crisis? Confused by banks in general? This American Life's latest show Bad Bank (streaming, mp3) is a highly informative (and entertaining) overview of how banks work, and what problems they--and we all--face in this current crisis. Produced by another great NPR show, Planet Money.

"There will be enormous, enormous losses..."

justkevin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:04:39 -0800

This American Life gives you Another Frightening Show About the Economy.. The guys who brought us The Giant Pool of Money (previously) explain the credit crunch and why it's so scary. And not in the Halloween fun-to-be-scared sense.

The Giant Pool of Money

empath — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:20:37 -0800

The Giant Pool of Money. This American Life teams up with NPR News to explain the Housing Crisis. (I know everybody here already knows about TAL, but this is an exceptionally well done episode, and worth checking out even if you don't get the podcast.)

After The Flood - Surprising stories from survivors in New Orleans

y2karl — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:38:19 -0800

After The Flood Surprising stories from survivors in New Orleans. We give people who were in the storm more time than daily news coverage can to tell their stories and talk about what they're thinking. This leads to a number of ideas that haven't made it into the regular news coverage. The most recent episode of This American Life is now up on their website--This American Life is one of the best programs on public radio and this was one of their best episodes ever. It is well worth a listen.

Movie Adaptations of Books

MiguelCardoso — Mon, 02 Dec 2002 06:13:10 -0800

Sometimes Movies Are Even Better Than The Good Books They're Based Upon. [More inside]

puddsharp — Wed, 09 Oct 2002 07:09:07 -0800

David Sedaris on tour Go see him in your town! Anybody see David Sedaris on Letterman last night? He read a new piece about a portable colostomy bag. Mr. Sedaris is a regular contributor to This American Life on NPR. If you haven't read or heard David Sedaris, you are really missing out.

palegirl — Sat, 31 Mar 2001 07:01:54 -0800

"Maybe Dats Your Pwoblem Too" (real audio) I just had to share this three and a half minute bonus track from the superpowers episode of this american life. it made my day.
p.s: this episode features chris ware

hitch — Mon, 13 Mar 2000 18:46:35 -0800

Hometown girl makes good! Your favorite palegirl and mine is contributing-producing the first piece on the next episode of This American Life.