Posts Tagged ‘ thisamericanlife ’

You Want the Economy Explained

You Want the Economy Explained

March 5, 2009

As under-reported and alternative as I may hope to be, I also consume lots of the mainstream as well. So when I recommend you listen to this very special episode of This American Life, I realize that blogs all over the internet are doing the same and there is...

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A Preacher Man

A Preacher Man

December 9, 2008

Normally religion doesn't get much attention here on citizenreporter. Probably because I'm not a religious person.  Nevertheless my recommendation for you today is related to faith and preachers and yes.. evangelicals.. a group I really never pay attention to. This evening I found myself on a train, coming home from...

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A Good Snapshot of Mortgage Crimes

A Good Snapshot of Mortgage Crimes

May 13, 2008

The latest edition of the This American Life podcast has one of the best portraits and break-downs of the so-called subprime mortgage crisis.  I say it is one of the best because, as TAL is good at doing, it puts the very human face on both who lends this...

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