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The Perils of Intimacy
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This American Life
The Perils of IntimacyStories about mysteries that exist in relationships we thought couldn't possibly surprise us; the strangeness of putting our wants on the line with someone who may not share them at all; and how much we're willing to risk for someone we may never see again.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Snap Judgment
ShameWhat’s keeping you from feeling proud today? Snap Judgment explores that question with a special Snap two-for-one: “SHAMEBOOTH,” a traveling art installation, hotline and podcast featuring the voices of real people sharing their shame, and “Quiet Is Best,” a story from Julie Lindahl about her shocking discovery of a secret — and shameful — family legacy.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Radiolab
BlissThis week on Radiolab: searching for platonic ideals; longing for completion; epic quests for holy grails in science, linguistics and world peace. The show meets the dreamers and measures just how impossible their dreams may be.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Freakonomics Radio
Political IndustryWe don’t typically think of our political system as an industry. But this week on Freakonomics Radio: Stephen Dubner speaks with two experts who argue that, in fact, it is one — and a wildly successful one at that.
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Reveal
COVID-19 in ConfinementSelf-isolation may protect us from COVID-19, but what if you’re forced to live with strangers? Reveal looks at nursing homes and prisons.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
All Things Considered
Since its debut in 1971, this afternoon radio newsmagazine has delivered in-depth reporting and transformed the way listeners understand current events and view the world. All Things Considered is one of the most popular programs in America. Every weekday, the program presents two hours of breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special - sometimes quirky - features. A one-hour edition of the program is produced on the weekend.
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