Worth A Listen (Not an April Fool’s)

April 1st, 2008 | interesting

I’ve been missing This American Life. Last week’s, The Audacity of Government, is worth a listen. Check it out.

#1 lemming on 04.01.08 at 2:18 pm: I was intrigued by the set-up to these pieces - the man who said that he had campaigned very hard for GWB in 2000 and 2004. I think that this bit of context took more time than the piece… OK, I exagerate. Clearly this was vital to understading his story and, living in a state where people still believe that GWB is doing a terrific job, I understand the need.
#2 Reid on 04.01.08 at 7:10 pm: yeah — it was pretty interesting. and i also appreciated the add of “He has erected a multitude of new offices, and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.” at the end. (ooo — full text of the declaration of independence) Mmmmm. TSA. I mean — they keep us safe even if they scratch their heads with our ID’s.
#3 Hugh on 04.03.08 at 12:53 pm: Can I cry now?
#4 Permanent Qui Vive on 04.03.08 at 1:38 pm: [...] topic the whole way through, but after listening to this This American Life episode (recommended by Reid), I have this thought to share with the [...]
#5 Reid on 04.03.08 at 8:56 pm: There is no crying in baseball. Or in the downfall of a culture. One day you just wake up and it’s gone. Or maybe I’ve had too much to drink.

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